CVE-2015-2454: Low severity microsoft windows 7 vulnerability

Published Aug 15, 2015

Updated

The kernel-mode driver 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, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows KMD Security Feature Bypass 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/ms15-080

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-2015-2454?

The severity of CVE-2015-2454 is classified as important.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2454?

To fix CVE-2015-2454, apply the security update provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2015-2454?

CVE-2015-2454 affects Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-2454?

CVE-2015-2454 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Windows kernel-mode driver.

Can local users exploit CVE-2015-2454?

Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2015-2454 to gain elevated privileges on affected systems.