CVE-2015-6125 Use after free in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 9 Dec 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Windows DNS servers via crafted requests exploiting a use-after-free vulnerability.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2015-6125?

CVE-2015-6125 is a critical use after free vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008, published on 9 Dec 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6125?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6125?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6125 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2015-6125 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-6125 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows Server 2008 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-26g4-3p64-cvvp.