CVE-2015-2433: Infoleak

Published Aug 15, 2015

Updated

The kernel 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, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows local users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application, aka "Kernel ASLR Bypass Vulnerability."

Affected Software

12 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

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/ms15-080

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-2015-2433?

CVE-2015-2433 has a severity rating of important depending on the affected configuration.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2433?

To fix CVE-2015-2433, apply the latest security updates or patches provided by Microsoft for your affected version of Windows.

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2015-2433?

CVE-2015-2433 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various configurations of Windows Server.

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2015-2433?

CVE-2015-2433 can be exploited by local users to bypass the Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) protection mechanism.

Is CVE-2015-2433 an elevation of privilege vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2015-2433 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability allowing attackers to gain elevated access to system resources.