Local Privilege Escalation in Microsoft Windows Products
CVE-2015-1721

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Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012
Windows Rt
Windows Server 2003
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 June 2015

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 10%

What is CVE-2015-1721?

A vulnerability in the kernel-mode drivers of several Microsoft Windows products allows local users to escalate privileges or lead to a denial of service through the execution of a specially crafted application. This vulnerability could result in system instability by causing a NULL pointer dereference, leading potentially to system crashes. Products affected include various versions of Windows Server and Windows client operating systems.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2015-1721 - Proof of Concept

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032525
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38274/
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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EPSS Score

10% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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