CVE-2015-6170
CVE-2015-6170 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Microsoft Edge
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-6170?
- Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2015-6170?
- CVE-2015-6170 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2015-6170 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-6170?
- CVE-2015-6170 affects Microsoft Edge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-6170?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-6170 published?
- CVE-2015-6170 was published on 2015-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034316
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-125
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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