#VU5391 Memory corruption in Windows Server - CVE-2015-1768
Published: January 26, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5391
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1768
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain elevated privileges on the target system.
The weakness exists due to boundary 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 boundary 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.