Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2015-1727

Vulnerability identifier: #VU5390

CSH Severity: High

CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1727

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists due to buffer overflow. 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.

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

Install update from vendor's website.

• Exploit #921 - Microsoft Windows Kernel - Pool Buffer Overflow Drawing Caption Bar (MS15-061) (March 18, 2020)

• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms15-061

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows
• Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Elevation of Privilege