Privilege escalation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2015-2453
Published: February 8, 2017 / Updated: February 14, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5667
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2453
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of permissions. A local attacker can create a specially crafted application, execute it during a subsequent user's login session, gain elevated privileges and obtain potentially sensitive information.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.
How to mitigate CVE-2015-2453
Install update from vendor's website.