CVE-2015-1672

Name: CVE-2015-1672
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-05-13T10:59:04.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 17.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1672 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, and 4.5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (recursion and performance degradation) via crafted encrypted data in an XML document, aka ".NET XML Decryption Denial of Service Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 17.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, and 4.5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (recursion and performance degradation) via crafted encrypted data in an XML document, aka ".NET XML Decryption Denial of Service Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

17.50%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	.Net Framework	2.0	Sp2
Microsoft	.Net Framework	3.5	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	3.5.1	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.0	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.5	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.5.1	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.5.2	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74482Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032297Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-048
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74482Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032297Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-048

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1672?

How severe is CVE-2015-1672?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1672 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1672?

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