Privilege Elevation Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Kernel
CVE-2015-6171

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012
Windows Rt
Windows 10
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 December 2015

Summary

The Microsoft Windows operating system contains a vulnerability in its kernel that allows local users to elevate their privileges through the use of specially crafted applications. This flaw affects a variety of Windows versions, enabling unauthorized users to gain elevated access, thus posing significant security risks to the system and its data.

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034334
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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