#VU5384 “Use-after-free” error in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2015-1723
Published: January 26, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5384
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-2015-1723
CWE-ID: CWE-119
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 use-after-free 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 use-after-free 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.