CVE-2015-6095

Name: CVE-2015-6095
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-11-11T12:59:34.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6095 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Kerberos in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mishandles password changes, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass authentication, and conduct decryption attacks against certain BitLocker configurations, by connecting to an unintended Key Distribution Center (KDC), aka "Windows Kerberos Security Feature Bypass.". EPSS estimates a 4.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Kerberos in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mishandles password changes, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass authentication, and conduct decryption attacks against certain BitLocker configurations, by connecting to an unintended Key Distribution Center (KDC), aka "Windows Kerberos Security Feature Bypass."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.00%

89.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
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.securitytracker.com/id/1034125Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-122Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034125Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-122Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6095?

How severe is CVE-2015-6095?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6095 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6095?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-6095?

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Source: NVD / NIST