Vulnerability identifier: #VU5668
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerabiity allows a local attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper initialization of a memory address by Windows kernel. A local attacker can create a specially crafted application, execute it on the system, bypass Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR) and obtain arbitrary information.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in disclosure of sensitive information.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: Vista, 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 7, 10, 8
Windows Server: 2008 - 2012 R2
External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms15-080.aspx
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. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.