CVE-2015-1679: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-1679: The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 an...

The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allow local users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted function call, aka "Microsoft Windows Kernel Memory Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-1676, CVE-2015-1677, CVE-2015-1678, and CVE-2015-1680.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 04:47 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-1679 is a Windows kernel memory disclosure issue that can let a local user weaken ASLR, a core exploit-hardening defense. By itself, the source bundle describes protection bypass, not remote compromise. Business urgency is mainly for legacy Windows systems still in service or reachable by untrusted local users. Exposure is most likely on old or unsupported Windows endpoints and servers matching the listed versions. Modern fully supported Windows builds are not identified in the provided affected list. Environments with shared desktops, terminal servers, or untrusted local user access have higher practical concern. Treat this as a legacy Windows hygiene and defense-hardening issue. It is not shown as actively exploited in the provided sources, but unpatched affected systems may reduce resistance to chained attacks. Prioritize systems with untrusted local users or critical business roles. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running the listed Windows versions.; Review and apply Microsoft MS15-051 guidance for affected hosts.; Prioritize removal or isolation of unsupported Windows versions..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 22:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 13, 2015, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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MS15-051CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS

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