CVE-2015-2416: Input Validation

Published Jul 14, 2015

Updated

OLE 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 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via crafted input, as demonstrated by a transition from Low Integrity to Medium Integrity, aka "OLE Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2417.

Affected Software

14 affected components

Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2

Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2-sp2

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Jul 14, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2416?

CVE-2015-2416 is rated as critical due to its capability to allow remote attackers to gain privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2416?

To fix CVE-2015-2416, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-2416?

CVE-2015-2416 affects various Windows versions, including Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-2416?

CVE-2015-2416 is an OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) vulnerability that can be exploited via crafted input.

Can CVE-2015-2416 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-2416 can be exploited remotely, leading to potential privilege escalation.