CVE-2015-1722: Use After Free

Published Jun 10, 2015

Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in 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 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Microsoft Windows Kernel Bitmap Handling Use After Free Vulnerability."

Affected Software

13 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 2003=r2-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/ms15-061

Event History

Jun 10, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1722?

CVE-2015-1722 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1722?

To fix CVE-2015-1722, it is recommended to apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2015-1722?

CVE-2015-1722 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows Vista, 7 SP1, 8, 8.1, Server 2003 SP2, Server 2008, Server 2012, and Windows RT.

Can CVE-2015-1722 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2015-1722 requires local access to the system, so it cannot be exploited remotely.

What types of attacks does CVE-2015-1722 allow?

CVE-2015-1722 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, potentially compromising the system.