How severe is CVE-2015-0014?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2015-0014 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2015-0014?

Affected package information for CVE-2015-0014 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0014?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2015-0014 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2015-0014 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2015-0014 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2015-0014?

CVE-2015-0014 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 96.9%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-0014?

CVE-2015-0014 is classified as Buffer Overflow (CWE-119). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2015-0014?

CVE-2015-0014 affects microsoft windows 7; microsoft windows 8; microsoft windows 8.1; microsoft windows server 2003, and 3 more product(s). Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

When was CVE-2015-0014 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2015-0014 was published on January 13, 2015 and was last updated on May 6, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CVE-2015-0014: Windows 7 Buffer Overflow

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

96.9%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile+16.12%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Description

Buffer overflow in the Telnet service in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets, aka "Windows Telnet Service Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

Affected Products

7 products · 9 configurations

OS

windows 7microsoft

all

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windows 8microsoft

all

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windows 8.1microsoft

all

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windows server 2003microsoft

all

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windows server 2008microsoft

1 version

r2

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windows server 2012microsoft

1 version

r2

Frequently Asked Questions

Buffer overflow in the Telnet service in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets, aka "Windows Telnet Service Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

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