How severe is CVE-2015-2535?

CVE-2015-2535 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2535 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2535?

CVE-2015-2535 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2535?

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

When was CVE-2015-2535 published?

CVE-2015-2535 was published on 2015-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2535

CVE-2015-2535 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-17.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-17
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Published: 2015-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Active Directory in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 and Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (service outage) by creating multiple machine accounts, aka "Active Directory Denial of Service Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2535?: Active Directory in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 and Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (service outage) by creating multiple machine accounts, aka "Active Directory Denial of Service Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-2535?: CVE-2015-2535 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-2535 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2535?: CVE-2015-2535 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2535?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2535 published?: CVE-2015-2535 was published on 2015-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

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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