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CVE-2015-6097

UnknownEPSS 20.60%

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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

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 7All versionsSp1
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008r2Sp1
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versionsSp2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6097?
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."
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?
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