#VU5390 Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2015-1727
Published: January 26, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5390
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-2015-1727
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 buffer overflow. 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 buffer overflow. 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.