How severe is CVE-2015-2474?

CVE-2015-2474 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-2474 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2474?

CVE-2015-2474 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2474?

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-2015-2474 published?

CVE-2015-2474 was published on 2015-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2474

CVE-2015-2474 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 31% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 31% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Published: 2015-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string in a Server Message Block (SMB) server error-logging action, aka "Server Message Block Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2474?: Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string in a Server Message Block (SMB) server error-logging action, aka "Server Message Block Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-2474?: CVE-2015-2474 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-2474 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2474?: CVE-2015-2474 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2474?: 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-2015-2474 published?: CVE-2015-2474 was published on 2015-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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