How severe is CVE-2015-2373?

CVE-2015-2373 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-2373 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2373?

CVE-2015-2373 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 7. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2373?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-2373 published?

CVE-2015-2373 was published on 2015-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2373

CVE-2015-2373 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 39% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-19.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 39% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-19
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 7
Published: 2015-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) server service in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a series of crafted packets, aka "Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2373?: The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) server service in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a series of crafted packets, aka "Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-2373?: CVE-2015-2373 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-2373 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2373?: CVE-2015-2373 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 7. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2373?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-2373 published?: CVE-2015-2373 was published on 2015-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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