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CVE-2015-0061

4.3 · MEDIUM

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, 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 do not…

Published Feb 11, 2015microsoftCWE-200EPSS 18.87%

Overview

CVE-2015-0061 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on February 11, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, 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 do not properly initialize memory for TIFF images, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted image file, aka "TIFF Processing Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_7 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/72456Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1031725Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-016Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100435Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100436Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/72456Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1031725Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-016Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100435Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100436

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0061?

CVE-2015-0061 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on February 11, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-0061?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-0061?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_7 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-0061?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-0061 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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