Vulnerability identifier: #VU5667

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: CVE-2015-2453

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 gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of permissions. A local attacker can create a specially crafted application, execute it during a subsequent user's login session, gain elevated privileges and obtain potentially sensitive information.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: Vista, 7, 10, 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 8

Windows Server: 2008 - 2012 R2

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External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms15-080.aspx

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Q & A

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.