CVE-2015-2516: Input Validation
First published: Wed Sep 09 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 cause a denial of service (data loss) via a crafted .jnt file, aka "Windows Journal DoS Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2516?
CVE-2015-2516 has a severity rating of important due to its potential for causing denial of service and data loss.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2516?
You can fix CVE-2015-2516 by installing the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2015-2516?
CVE-2015-2516 affects Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 SP2, and Windows Server 2012 among others.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-2516 enable?
CVE-2015-2516 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack via a crafted .jnt file.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-2516?
Temporary workarounds for CVE-2015-2516 include avoiding the use of Windows Journal or restricting .jnt file access.
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