(MS15-066) Vulnerability in VBScript Scripting Engine Could Allow Remote Code Execution (3072604)
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2015-2372
Advisory Date: AUG 14, 2015
DESCRIPTION
This security update resolves a vulnerability in the Windows VBScript scripting engine in Windows. When exploited, attackers can execute code remotely on the vulnerable system. Users with administrator rights that are currently logged on in a vulnerable system are most affected by attacks leveraging this vulnerability.
SOLUTION
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- VBScript 5.6 (Internet Explorer 6)
- VBScript 5.7 (Internet Explorer 7)
- VBScript 5.8 (Internet Explorer 8)
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