PT-2015-1532 · Microsoft · Windows Rt+6
Published
2015-07-14
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Updated
2019-05-08
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CVE-2015-2366
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 7 SP1
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2
Windows RT Gold and 8.1
Description
The issue is related to the win32k.sys driver in the Windows kernel-mode drivers, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application. This is due to insufficient access restrictions to certain functions. An attacker who successfully exploits this issue could run arbitrary code in kernel mode, enabling them to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights. To exploit this, an attacker would first have to log on to the system.
Recommendations
For Windows 7 SP1, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, apply the recommended patch.
For Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1, ensure that all security updates are applied to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive functions and modules to minimize the risk of privilege elevation.
Exploit
Fix
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows Rt
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012