Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-6097
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Journal in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Journal (.jnt) file, aka "Windows Journal Heap Overflow Vulnerability."
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2015-6097
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-6097
68.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 98 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-6097
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-6097
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-6097
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-114
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-114 - Critical | Microsoft Docs
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034110
Windows Journal File Processing Flaw Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary C ode - SecurityTracker
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https://www.verisign.com/en_US/security-services/security-intelligence/vulnerability-reports/articles/index.xhtml?id=1207
Protect Your Business with Verisign’s Security Services – Verisign
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