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CVE-2015-1645

9.3 · HIGH

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Enhanced Metafile (EMF) im…

Published Apr 14, 2015microsoftCWE-94EPSS 25.29%

Overview

CVE-2015-1645 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on April 14, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. 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, and Windows 7 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Enhanced Metafile (EMF) image, aka "EMF Processing Remote Code Execution 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

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/131457/Microsoft-Windows-GDI-MRSETDIBITSTODEVICE-bPlay-EMF-Parsing-Memory-Corruption.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535272/100/0/threadedRefwww.securitytracker.com/id/1032110Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-035Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/131457/Microsoft-Windows-GDI-MRSETDIBITSTODEVICE-bPlay-EMF-Parsing-Memory-Corruption.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535272/100/0/threadedRefwww.securitytracker.com/id/1032110Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-035

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1645?

CVE-2015-1645 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on April 14, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-1645?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-1645?

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-2015-1645?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-1645 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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