CVE-2015-1635
Microsoft HTTP.sys Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run HTTP.sys, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Aug 10, 2022.
Patch status
Official fix available since
Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.
Basis: NVD patch reference
Description
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."
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Source |
|---|---|---|
| HTTP.sys | Microsoft | KEV |
Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Version details have not been published yet.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2015-1635 scored CVSS 9.8: Microsoft HTTP.sys, Microsoft HTTP.sys Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched HTTP.sys systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
- Patch releasedUpdateKEV
Patch released for CVE-2015-1635: Microsoft HTTP.sys, Microsoft HTTP.sys Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Microsoft HTTP.sys. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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