Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Journal in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Journal (.jnt) file, aka "Windows Journal Heap Overflow Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034110
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-11
- https://www.verisign.com/en_US/security-services/security-intelligence/vulnerabi
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034110
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-11
- https://www.verisign.com/en_US/security-services/security-intelligence/vulnerabi
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-6097?
CVE-2015-6097 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Journal in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Jour...
How severe is CVE-2015-6097?
CVE-2015-6097 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-6097?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.