CVE-2015-2514: Input Validation

Published Sep 9, 2015

Updated

Windows Journal 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 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .jnt file, aka "Windows Journal RCE Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2513 and CVE-2015-2530.

Affected Software

11 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Remediation

Patch Available

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-098

Event History

Sep 9, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2514?

CVE-2015-2514 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2514?

To fix CVE-2015-2514, apply the Microsoft security updates released in October 2015.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2015-2514?

CVE-2015-2514 affects various versions of Windows including Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server editions.

Can CVE-2015-2514 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-2514 can be exploited remotely via a maliciously crafted .jnt file.

What types of attacks can result from CVE-2015-2514?

CVE-2015-2514 can lead to arbitrary code execution attacks on vulnerable systems.