First published: Wed Mar 11 2015(Updated: )
The kernel-mode drivers 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 do not properly restrict the availability of address information during a function call, which makes it easier for local users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application, aka "Microsoft Windows Kernel Memory Disclosure Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
Microsoft Windows RT | ||
Microsoft Windows RT | ||
Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | ||
Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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CVE-2015-0094 is rated as critical due to its potential impact on system security.
To fix CVE-2015-0094, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
CVE-2015-0094 affects multiple Microsoft operating systems including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista SP2, and various versions of Windows Server.
CVE-2015-0094 is a kernel-mode driver vulnerability that could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code.
Yes, CVE-2015-0094 can potentially be exploited remotely without user interaction.