CVE-2015-1677: Infoleak

Published May 13, 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 allow local users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted function call, aka "Microsoft Windows Kernel Memory Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-1676, CVE-2015-1678, CVE-2015-1679, and CVE-2015-1680.

Affected Software

12 affected components

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT

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

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Remediation

Patch Available

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-051

Event History

May 13, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1677?

CVE-2015-1677 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow local users to bypass ASLR protections.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1677?

To fix CVE-2015-1677, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft in the recommended patches.

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-1677?

CVE-2015-1677 affects several versions of Windows, including Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista SP2.

Is CVE-2015-1677 exploitable remotely?

No, CVE-2015-1677 can only be exploited locally by logged-in users.

What impact does exploiting CVE-2015-1677 have on systems?

Exploiting CVE-2015-1677 can lead to potential escalations of privilege for local users.