Vulnerability identifier: #VU5576
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
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 bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper initialization of a memory address in the Windows kernel. A local attacker can execute a specially crafted program, bypass Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR) and obtain the base address of the kernel driver.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: 10, 8.1 - 8.1 RT
Windows Server: 2012 R2
External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms15-097
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.