#VU5382 Null pointer dereference in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2015-1721
Published: January 26, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5382
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:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1721
CWE-ID: CWE-476
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
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 null pointer dereference. A local attacker can run a specially crafted program to gain administrative privileges and execute arbitrary code in kernel mode.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
The weakness exists due to null pointer dereference. A local attacker can run a specially crafted program to gain administrative privileges and execute arbitrary code in kernel mode.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.