How severe is CVE-2015-0005?

CVE-2015-0005 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0005 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0005?

CVE-2015-0005 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0005?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-0005 published?

CVE-2015-0005 was published on 2015-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0005

CVE-2015-0005 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-254.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Published: 2015-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The NETLOGON service in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, when a Domain Controller is configured, allows remote attackers to spoof the computer name of a secure channel's endpoint, and obtain sensitive session information, by running a crafted application and leveraging the ability to sniff network traffic, aka "NETLOGON Spoofing Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0005?: The NETLOGON service in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, when a Domain Controller is configured, allows remote attackers to spoof the computer name of a secure channel's endpoint, and obtain sensitive session information, by running a crafted application and leveraging the ability to sniff network traffic, aka "NETLOGON Spoofing Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-0005?: CVE-2015-0005 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0005 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0005?: CVE-2015-0005 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0005?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0005 published?: CVE-2015-0005 was published on 2015-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:datacenter:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:essentials:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*

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