CVE-2015-2428
First published: Sat 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."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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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.
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