CVE-2015-6097

Name: CVE-2015-6097
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-11-11T12:59:36.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 20.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6097 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Journal in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Journal (.jnt) file, aka "Windows Journal Heap Overflow Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 20.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Journal in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Journal (.jnt) file, aka "Windows Journal Heap Overflow Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

20.60%

97.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6097?

How severe is CVE-2015-6097?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6097 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6097?

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Source: NVD / NIST