CVE-2015-0075: High severity microsoft windows server 2003 vulnerability

Published Mar 11, 2015
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Updated

The kernel in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 does not properly constrain impersonation levels, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Impersonation Level Check Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Affected Software

6 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Mar 11, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0075?

CVE-2015-0075 has a severity rating of important as it allows local users to gain higher privileges through a crafted application.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-0075?

To fix CVE-2015-0075, apply the security updates released by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-0075?

CVE-2015-0075 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1.

4

Can CVE-2015-0075 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2015-0075 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the affected system to succeed.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-0075?

CVE-2015-0075 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to improper constraint on impersonation levels within the Windows kernel.

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