CVE-2015-2519 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted .jnt file in Windows Journal.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-2519?
CVE-2015-2519 is a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 9 Sep 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Integer overflow in Windows Journal in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .jnt file, aka "Windows Journal Integer Overflow RCE Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2519?
It affects 9 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1 and 3 more.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2519?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2519 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-2519 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-2519 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-54m7-99x2-mhjq.