CVE-2015-2530: 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-2015-2514.

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-2015-2530?

CVE-2015-2530 is marked as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2530?

To fix CVE-2015-2530, install the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2015-2530?

CVE-2015-2530 affects multiple versions including Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and various editions of Windows Server.

Can exploits for CVE-2015-2530 be executed remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-2530 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a specially crafted .jnt file.

Is there a known workaround for CVE-2015-2530?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2015-2530; the primary mitigation is to apply the relevant security patches.