CVE-2015-1305
First published: Fri Feb 06 2015(Updated: )
McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint (DLPe) before 9.3.400 allows local users to write to arbitrary memory locations, and consequently gain privileges, via a crafted (1) 0x00224014 or (2) 0x0022c018 IOCTL call.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint | <=9.3.300 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130177/McAfee-Data-Loss-Prevention-Endpoint-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35953
- http://www.greyhathacker.net/?p=818
- http://www.osvdb.org/show/osvdb/117345
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100602
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10097
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1305?
CVE-2015-1305 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1305?
To fix CVE-2015-1305, upgrade to McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint version 9.3.400 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-1305?
CVE-2015-1305 affects users of McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint versions prior to 9.3.400.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-1305?
CVE-2015-1305 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local users to write to arbitrary memory locations.
Can CVE-2015-1305 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2015-1305 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected system.
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