CVE-2015-1719: Infoleak
First published: Wed Jun 10 2015(Updated: )
The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and R2 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 obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted application, aka "Microsoft Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | =r2 | |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1719?
CVE-2015-1719 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to access sensitive information from kernel memory.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1719?
To fix CVE-2015-1719, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2015-1719?
CVE-2015-1719 affects several Windows versions, including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2003 SP2, and Windows Server 2012.
Can CVE-2015-1719 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2015-1719 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the system to exploit the vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-1719?
CVE-2015-1719 is a local information disclosure vulnerability that affects the kernel-mode drivers in Windows.
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