How severe is CVE-2015-6165?

CVE-2015-6165 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6165 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6165?

CVE-2015-6165 affects Microsoft Silverlight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6165?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-6165 published?

CVE-2015-6165 was published on 2015-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6165

CVE-2015-6165 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Silverlight with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Microsoft Silverlight
Published: 2015-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Silverlight 5 before 5.1.41105.00 allows remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Silverlight Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6114.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6165?: Microsoft Silverlight 5 before 5.1.41105.00 allows remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Silverlight Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6114.
How severe is CVE-2015-6165?: CVE-2015-6165 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6165 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6165?: CVE-2015-6165 affects Microsoft Silverlight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6165?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6165 published?: CVE-2015-6165 was published on 2015-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:silverlight:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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