CVE-2015-0076: Infoleak
First published: Wed Mar 11 2015(Updated: )
The photo-decoder implementation 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, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not properly initialize memory for rendering of JXR images, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site, aka "JPEG XR Parser Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-0076?
CVE-2015-0076 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0076?
To fix CVE-2015-0076, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2015-0076?
CVE-2015-0076 affects Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 SP2, and Windows Server 2012.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2015-0076?
CVE-2015-0076 can be exploited through specially crafted JXR images, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Is CVE-2015-0076 still a threat for unsupported Windows versions?
Yes, CVE-2015-0076 remains a threat for older, unsupported Windows versions that have not received security updates.
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