CVE-2015-0009: Low severity microsoft windows 7 vulnerability

Published Feb 11, 2015
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Updated

The Group Policy Security Configuration policy implementation in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to disable a signing requirement and trigger a revert-to-default action by spoofing domain-controller responses, aka "Group Policy Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Affected Software

12 affected components
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Feb 11, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0009?

CVE-2015-0009 is classified as important due to its potential to allow man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-0009?

To mitigate CVE-2015-0009, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2015-0009?

CVE-2015-0009 affects various Microsoft Windows versions, including Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and several Windows Server editions.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-0009?

CVE-2015-0009 can be exploited by man-in-the-middle attacks that compromise the security configuration of Group Policy.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-0009?

A practical workaround for CVE-2015-0009 includes implementing stricter network protocols to prevent man-in-the-middle attack vectors.

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