What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-6125?

CVE-2015-6125 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 59.2%.

Windows Server 2008 CVE-2015-6125

CRITICAL

2015-12-09 secure@microsoft.com

RCE Denial Of Service Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2012

9.3

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

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NVD PRIMARY

9.3 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 09, 2015 - 11:59 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.3

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

Use-after-free vulnerability in the DNS server in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 and Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted requests, aka. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Epss exploitation probability 59.2% and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

Use-after-free vulnerability in the DNS server in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 and Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted requests, aka "Windows DNS Use After Free Vulnerability." Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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CVE-2015-6125 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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