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CVE-2015-2361

UnknownEPSS 2.02%

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CVE-2015-2361 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Hyper-V in Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 does not properly initialize guest OS system data structures, which allows guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) by leveraging guest OS privileges, aka "Hyper-V Buffer Overflow Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Hyper-V in Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 does not properly initialize guest OS system data structures, which allows guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) by leveraging guest OS privileges, aka "Hyper-V Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.02%

78.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 8.1All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012r2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2361?
Hyper-V in Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 does not properly initialize guest OS system data structures, which allows guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) by leveraging guest OS privileges, aka "Hyper-V Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-2361?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2361 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2361?
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