CVE-2015-6102: Infoleak

Published Nov 11, 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 Gold and 1511 allows local users to bypass the KASLR protection mechanism, and consequently discover a driver base address, via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Affected Software

13 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

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/ms15-115

Event History

Nov 11, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6102?

CVE-2015-6102 has a critical severity rating as it allows local users to bypass security mechanisms.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6102?

To fix CVE-2015-6102, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2015-6102?

CVE-2015-6102 affects Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows RT, and Windows 10.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-6102?

CVE-2015-6102 is a vulnerability related to the KASLR protection mechanism in the Windows kernel.

Can CVE-2015-6102 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2015-6102 requires local access to the affected system for exploitation, which limits its risk compared to remote exploit vulnerabilities.