Vulnerability Description
The UNC implementation in 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 does not include authentication from the server to the client, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by making crafted data available on a UNC share, as demonstrated by Group Policy data from a spoofed domain controller, aka "Group Policy Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2015/02/10/ms15-011-amp-ms15-014-hardeninPatchVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155002/Microsoft-Windows-Server-2012-Group-
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/787252Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72477Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031719Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-01PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100426Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.jasadvisors.com/additonal-jasbug-security-exploit-info/Third Party Advisory
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2015/02/10/ms15-011-amp-ms15-014-hardeninPatchVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155002/Microsoft-Windows-Server-2012-Group-
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/787252Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72477Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031719Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-01PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100426Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-0008?
CVE-2015-0008 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.3 (HIGH). The UNC implementation in 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2015-0008?
CVE-2015-0008 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-0008?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1.