CVE-2015-2529

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 allows local users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application, aka "Kernel ASLR Bypass Vulnerability."

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.40% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033485 vdb entry third party advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-097 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76602 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2529?
CVE-2015-2529 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-2529?
To fix CVE-2015-2529, 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-2015-2529 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-2529 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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