CVE-2015-1727: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 10, 2015

Updated

Buffer overflow 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 "Win32k Pool Buffer Overflow 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-2015-1727?

CVE-2015-1727 has a critical severity rating as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges through a buffer overflow vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1727?

To mitigate CVE-2015-1727, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

What Windows versions are affected by CVE-2015-1727?

CVE-2015-1727 affects Windows Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Server 2012, and Windows RT.

Who can exploit CVE-2015-1727?

CVE-2015-1727 can be exploited by local users who execute crafted scripts or applications to trigger the buffer overflow.

What is a buffer overflow in the context of CVE-2015-1727?

In CVE-2015-1727, a buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a buffer than it can hold, potentially allowing attackers to overwrite memory and escalate privileges.