#VU5599 Privilege escalation in Microsoft Internet Explorer - CVE-2015-1627
Published: February 2, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5599
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1627
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of permissions. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it and gain elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in privilege escalation on the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.