CVE-2015-2428: Low severity microsoft windows 7 vulnerability

Published Aug 15, 2015

Updated

Object Manager in Microsoft 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 does not properly constrain impersonation levels during interaction with object symbolic links that originated in a sandboxed process, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Object Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Affected Software

11 affected components

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

Remediation

Patch Available

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-090

Event History

Aug 15, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2428?

CVE-2015-2428 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2428?

To fix CVE-2015-2428, apply the security update provided in Microsoft's MS15-090 bulletin.

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-2428?

CVE-2015-2428 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and certain Windows Server editions.

What is the nature of CVE-2015-2428 vulnerability?

CVE-2015-2428 involves improper constraint of impersonation levels during object symbolic link interactions.

Can CVE-2015-2428 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-2428 can be exploited remotely if the attacker has access to the system running an affected version of Windows.