CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=r2-sp2
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows
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-2015-2417?

    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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