Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2015-6133?

Affected: Windows 10 (Microsoft) versions 1511; Windows 8 (Microsoft); Windows 8.1 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2015-6133 being exploited in the wild?

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

Is CVE-2015-6133 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-2015-6133?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2015-6133?

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

How urgently should CVE-2015-6133 be patched?

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

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CVE-2015-6133

HighPublic exploit

Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mishandle library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Library Loading Remote Code Execution…

Published Dec 9, 2015 · Updated May 6, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2015-6133 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v2) affecting Windows 10 (Microsoft), Windows 8 (Microsoft), Windows 8.1 (Microsoft) and 3 more products.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 67% 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)

67%

Higher than 99.2% 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

8 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Windows 10Microsoft	1511	n/a
Windows 8Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows 8.1Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows RtMicrosoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows Rt 8.1Microsoft	See advisory	n/a

1 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Timeline

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

Weakness Type

CWE-264

References

advisory1034338
patchMS15-132
exploitMSF office_ole_multiple_dll_hijack.rb
exploitExploitDB-41706

FAQ

Common Questions.

Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mishandle library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Library Loading Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Affected: Windows 10 (Microsoft) versions 1511; Windows 8 (Microsoft); Windows 8.1 (Microsoft), among others. 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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