CVE-2015-0001

Description

The Windows Error Reporting (WER) component in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to bypass the Protected Process Light protection mechanism and read the contents of arbitrary process-memory locations by leveraging administrative privileges, aka "Windows Error Reporting Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Category

1.9
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.55%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-006 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99514 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99513 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/62134 third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71927 vdb entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134392/Microsoft-Windows-8.1-Ahcache.sys-NtApphelpCacheControl-Privilege-Escalation.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0001?
CVE-2015-0001 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-0001?
To fix CVE-2015-0001, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-0001 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-0001 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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