Windows Kernel Memory Elevation of Privilege in Microsoft Products
CVE-2015-6100

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012
Windows Rt
Windows 10
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 November 2015

What is CVE-2015-6100?

The Windows kernel in various Microsoft operating systems allows local users to gain elevated privileges via a specially crafted application. This vulnerability could potentially enable an attacker with local access to execute arbitrary code at a higher privilege level, making it crucial for users and administrators to apply the necessary security patches to mitigate risks.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38796/
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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https://blog.fortinet.com/2016/08/17/root-cause-analysis-...
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EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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