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CVE-2015-1635: HTTP.sys in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server...

HTTP.sys in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted HTTP requests, aka "HTTP.sys Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

CriticalCVSS 9.8Known exploitedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a critical Windows HTTP stack flaw. An unauthenticated attacker could send crafted HTTP traffic to affected systems and potentially run code remotely. Internet-facing Windows servers using HTTP.sys, including IIS-backed services, are the primary business concern. Exposure is most likely on unpatched Windows 7 SP1, Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Server 2012, and Server 2012 R2 systems accepting HTTP traffic through HTTP.sys. Treat as urgent for any legacy or internet-facing Windows servers. Known exploitation and unauthenticated remote code execution create material risk if affected systems remain unpatched. Mitigation focus: Apply the Microsoft MS15-034 security update to affected systems.; Prioritize internet-facing Windows HTTP.sys and IIS hosts first.; Retire or isolate unsupported affected Windows systems where patching is not feasible..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
Yes
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
5Source links

CISA KEV status

Status
Known exploited
Source
CISA / ADP
Date added
Not provided

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9.8CVSS 3.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

9.8Critical
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2015-1635Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

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