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ID:991 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2015-6171
ID:991 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2015-6171
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5601
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-6171
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 gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when handling of objects in kernel memory. A local attacker can execute a specially crafted program, trigger memory corruption and gain SYSTEM privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in privilege escalation on the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.