How severe is CVE-2015-2504?

CVE-2015-2504 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-2504 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2504?

CVE-2015-2504 primarily affects Microsoft .net Framework. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2504?

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-2015-2504 published?

CVE-2015-2504 was published on 2015-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2504

CVE-2015-2504 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft .net Framework with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microsoft .net Framework
Published: 2015-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, and 4.6 improperly counts objects before performing an array copy, which allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary code via a crafted XAML browser application (XBAP) or (2) bypass Code Access Security restrictions via a crafted .NET Framework application, aka ".NET Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2504?: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, and 4.6 improperly counts objects before performing an array copy, which allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary code via a crafted XAML browser application (XBAP) or (2) bypass Code Access Security restrictions via a crafted .NET Framework application, aka ".NET Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-2504?: CVE-2015-2504 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-2504 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2504?: CVE-2015-2504 primarily affects Microsoft .net Framework. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2504?: 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-2015-2504 published?: CVE-2015-2504 was published on 2015-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:2.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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