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CVE-2015-0001

1.9 · LOW

The Windows Error Reporting (WER) component in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to bypass the Protected Process Ligh…

Published Jan 13, 2015microsoftCWE-264EPSS 2.59%

Overview

CVE-2015-0001 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_8. It was published on January 13, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Windows Error Reporting (WER) component in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to bypass the Protected Process Light protection mechanism and read the contents of arbitrary process-memory locations by leveraging administrative privileges, aka "Windows Error Reporting Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_8 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/134392/Microsoft-Windows-8.1-Ahcache.sys-NtApphelpCacheControl-Privilege-Escalation.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/62134Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/71927Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-006Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99513Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99514Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/134392/Microsoft-Windows-8.1-Ahcache.sys-NtApphelpCacheControl-Privilege-Escalation.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/62134Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/71927Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-006

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0001?

CVE-2015-0001 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_8. It was published on January 13, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2015-0001?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-0001?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_8 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-0001?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-0001 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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