How severe is CVE-2015-6095?

CVE-2015-6095 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6095 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6095?

CVE-2015-6095 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6095?

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

When was CVE-2015-6095 published?

CVE-2015-6095 was published on 2015-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6095

CVE-2015-6095 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10
Published: 2015-11-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Kerberos in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mishandles password changes, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass authentication, and conduct decryption attacks against certain BitLocker configurations, by connecting to an unintended Key Distribution Center (KDC), aka "Windows Kerberos Security Feature Bypass."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6095?: Kerberos in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mishandles password changes, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass authentication, and conduct decryption attacks against certain BitLocker configurations, by connecting to an unintended Key Distribution Center (KDC), aka "Windows Kerberos Security Feature Bypass."
How severe is CVE-2015-6095?: CVE-2015-6095 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6095 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6095?: CVE-2015-6095 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6095?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6095 published?: CVE-2015-6095 was published on 2015-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1511:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:itanium:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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