Vulnerability identifier: #VU5380

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1719

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper handling of buffer elements. A local attacker can run a specially crafted program to request specific memory content and read important data.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: Vista, 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 8, 7

Windows Server: 2003 - 2012 R2

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External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms15-061

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.