CVE-2015-2371
First published: Tue Jul 14 2015(Updated: )
The Windows Installer service 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 custom action script associated with a .msi package, aka "Windows Installer EoP Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =r2-sp2 | |
| 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-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2371?
CVE-2015-2371 has a severity rating of important, indicating a potential risk for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2371?
To fix CVE-2015-2371, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2015-2371?
CVE-2015-2371 affects Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, and more.
Can CVE-2015-2371 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2015-2371 allows local users to exploit the vulnerability, not remote users.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-2371?
CVE-2015-2371 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Windows Installer service.
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