CVE-2015-0079

Name: CVE-2015-0079
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-03-11T10:59:08.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0079 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) implementation in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and RDP outage) by establishing many RDP sessions that do not properly free allocated memory, aka "Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Denial of Service Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 16.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) implementation in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and RDP outage) by establishing many RDP sessions that do not properly free allocated memory, aka "Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Denial of Service Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.16%

96.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

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 Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031892Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-030Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031892Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-030Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0079?

How severe is CVE-2015-0079?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0079 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0079?

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