CVE-2015-6113: Low severity windows 10 vulnerability

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 intended filesystem permissions by leveraging Low Integrity access, aka "Windows Kernel Security Feature Bypass 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-2015-6113?

CVE-2015-6113 is rated as important in severity due to its ability to allow local users to bypass filesystem permissions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6113?

To fix CVE-2015-6113, install the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2015-6113?

CVE-2015-6113 affects several versions including Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server editions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-6113?

CVE-2015-6113 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows users to bypass intended filesystem permissions.

Can CVE-2015-6113 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2015-6113 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the affected systems.