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ID:916 - Exploit for “Use-after-free” error in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2015-1723
ID:916 - Exploit for “Use-after-free” error in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2015-1723
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5384
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1723
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain elevated privileges on the target system.
The weakness exists due to use-after-free error. A local attacker can run a specially crafted program to trigger memory corruption and acquire administrative privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in privilege escalation on the vulnerable system.
The weakness exists due to use-after-free error. A local attacker can run a specially crafted program to trigger memory corruption and acquire administrative privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in privilege escalation on the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.