CVE-2015-0061

Name: CVE-2015-0061
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-02-11T03:01:04.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 18.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0061 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 do not properly initialize memory for TIFF images, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted image file, aka "TIFF Processing Information Disclosure Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 18.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 do not properly initialize memory for TIFF images, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted image file, aka "TIFF Processing Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.87%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2003	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72456Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031725Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-016Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100435Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100436Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72456Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031725Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-016Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100435Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100436Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0061?

How severe is CVE-2015-0061?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0061 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0061?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST