CVE-2015-2474: Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Microsoft Windows SMB server flaw affecting Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2. An authenticated remote user could cause memory corruption during SMB server error logging and potentially run code. Business risk is highest where unsupported legacy Windows systems still expose SMB to internal networks or untrusted authenticated users. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 systems running SMB server functionality. Risk depends on whether SMB is reachable and whether an attacker can authenticate. The provided sources do not identify other affected products. Prioritize remediation if any legacy Vista SP2 or Server 2008 SP2 systems remain in production. The issue permits potential remote code execution after authentication, but supplied evidence does not show active exploitation. Unsupported systems should be treated as operational risk beyond this CVE. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS15-083 and apply the vendor security update where applicable.; Identify and retire or isolate Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2 systems.; Restrict SMB access to trusted networks and authenticated users only..

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

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