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.

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CVE-2015-2417

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14/7/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-2417: Input Validation

First published: Tue 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.

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 2008 Itanium	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64	=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64	=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64	=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista	=sp2

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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.

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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.