Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2015-6128?

Affected: Windows 7 (Microsoft); Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft) versions r2-sp1; Windows Vista (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2015-6128 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2015-6128 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2015-6128?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2015-6128?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2015-6128 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2015-6128

HighPublic exploit

Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 mishandle library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Library Loading Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Published Dec 9, 2015 · Updated May 6, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2015-6128 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v2) affecting Windows 7 (Microsoft), Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft), Windows Vista (Microsoft).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

7.2

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

82%

Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Affected Products

5 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Windows 7Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows Server 2008Microsoft	r2-sp1	n/a
Windows VistaMicrosoft	See advisory	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Dec 9, 2015
Last updated
May 6, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

References

exploitMSF office_ole_multiple_dll_hijack.rb
exploitExploitDB-38918
exploitExploitDB-41706
otherMS15-132
other38918

2 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 mishandle library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Library Loading Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Affected: Windows 7 (Microsoft); Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft) versions r2-sp1; Windows Vista (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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