CVE-2015-2548

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the Tablet Input Band in Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Windows 7 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Tablet Input Band Use After Free Vulnerability."

9.3

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 43.55% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-109	vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033799	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2548?: CVE-2015-2548 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-2548?: To fix CVE-2015-2548, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-2548 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2015-2548 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~44% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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