CVE-2015-0004: High severity microsoft windows 7 vulnerability

Published Jan 13, 2015

Updated

The User Profile Service (aka ProfSvc) in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges by conducting a junction attack to load another user's UsrClass.dat registry hive, aka MSRC ID 20674 or "Microsoft User Profile Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Affected Software

11 affected components

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT=gold

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=gold

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 X64=r2

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Jan 13, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0004?

CVE-2015-0004 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0004?

To fix CVE-2015-0004, apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft.

What operating systems are affected by CVE-2015-0004?

CVE-2015-0004 affects several Microsoft Windows operating systems including Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2008.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-0004?

CVE-2015-0004 is a privilege escalation vulnerability.

Can CVE-2015-0004 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2015-0004 requires local access to exploit, thus it is not a remotely exploitable vulnerability.