PT-2015-1304 · Microsoft · Windows Server 2008+8
Nils Sommer
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Published
2015-06-09
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Updated
2019-05-14
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CVE-2015-1721
CVSS v2.0
7.2
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Windows Server 2003 versions SP2 and R2 SP2
Windows Vista version SP2
Windows Server 2008 versions SP2 and R2 SP1
Windows 7 version SP1
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows Server 2012 versions Gold and R2
Windows RT versions Gold and 8.1
Description
The issue is related to the kernel-mode drivers in Windows, allowing local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service via a crafted application. This is due to insufficient validation of certain data passed from user mode, which could enable an attacker to run arbitrary code in kernel mode. The exploitation of this issue may lead to an attacker being able to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights.
Recommendations
For Windows Server 2003 SP2 and R2 SP2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Windows Vista SP2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Windows 7 SP1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Windows 8, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Windows 8.1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Windows RT Gold and 8.1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the kernel-mode driver until a patch is available.
Exploit
Fix
DoS
NULL Pointer Dereference
Use After Free
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows Rt
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012
Windows Vista