Microsoft RDP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Last Update Date: 21 Jul 2015 Release Date: 15 Jul 2015 3883 Views

RISK: High Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS

TYPE: Windows OS

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in how the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) (terminal) service handles packets. While the most likely outcome of this vulnerability is denial of the remote desktop (terminal) service (DOS), remote code execution is possible.

Impact

Remote Code Execution

System / Technologies affected

Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Solutions

Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.

Download location for patches:
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS15-067

Vulnerability Identifier

CVE-2015-2373

Source

Microsoft

Related Link

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS15-067

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