CVE-2015-2417: 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-2015-2416.

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-2015-2417?

CVE-2015-2417 has a severity rating that indicates it could allow remote attackers to gain elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2417?

To fix CVE-2015-2417, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected operating systems.

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2015-2417?

CVE-2015-2417 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows Server 2003, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, and several editions of Windows Server 2008 and 2012.

Can CVE-2015-2417 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-2417 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted input to the affected systems.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-2417?

CVE-2015-2417 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the OLE component of Windows.