CVE-2015-2552

Public Exploit

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the Trusted Boot protection mechanism, and consequently interfere with the integrity of code, BitLocker, Device Encryption, and Device Health Attestation, via a crafted Boot Configuration Data (BCD) setting, aka "Trusted Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.56% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133962/Microsoft-Trusted-Boot-Security-Feature-Bypass.html exploit vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033805 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536678/100/0/threaded mailing list vdb entry third party advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-111 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2552?
CVE-2015-2552 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-2552?
To fix CVE-2015-2552, 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-2015-2552 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-2552 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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