CVE-2015-0062

Description

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages incorrect impersonation handling in a process that uses the SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege privilege, aka "Windows Create Process Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.45% Top 25%
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/ms15-015 patch vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/62840 third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100437 third party advisory vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100438 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72458 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031724 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0062?
CVE-2015-0062 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-0062?
To fix CVE-2015-0062, 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-2015-0062 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-0062 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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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