What is the severity of CVE-2015-6133?

CVE-2015-6133 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6133?

To fix CVE-2015-6133, install the security updates provided by Microsoft.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-6133?

CVE-2015-6133 affects local users of Microsoft Windows 8, 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows 10, and Windows RT.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-6133?

CVE-2015-6133 can be exploited through malicious applications that manipulate library loading.

What versions of Windows are vulnerable to CVE-2015-6133?

The vulnerable versions include Microsoft Windows 8, 8.1, 10 (1511), Server 2012 and R2, and Windows RT.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-6133

high

7.2

CWE

264

9/12/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-6133

First published: Wed Dec 09 2015(Updated: )

Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mishandle library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Library Loading Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Windows 10
Windows 10	=1511
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2

Remedy

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-132

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6133?
CVE-2015-6133 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6133?
To fix CVE-2015-6133, install the security updates provided by Microsoft.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-6133?
CVE-2015-6133 affects local users of Microsoft Windows 8, 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows 10, and Windows RT.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-6133?
CVE-2015-6133 can be exploited through malicious applications that manipulate library loading.
What versions of Windows are vulnerable to CVE-2015-6133?
The vulnerable versions include Microsoft Windows 8, 8.1, 10 (1511), Server 2012 and R2, and Windows RT.

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