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CVE-2015-0002

7.2 · HIGH

The AhcVerifyAdminContext function in ahcache.sys in the Application Compatibility component in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold…

Published Jan 13, 2015microsoftCWE-264EPSS 13.80%

Overview

CVE-2015-0002 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on January 13, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The AhcVerifyAdminContext function in ahcache.sys in the Application Compatibility component in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not verify that an impersonation token is associated with an administrative account, which allows local users to gain privileges by running AppCompatCache.exe with a crafted DLL file, aka MSRC ID 20544 or "Microsoft Application Compatibility Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_7 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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/61277Reftwitter.com/sambowne/statuses/550384131683520512Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/71972Refwww.zdnet.com/article/google-discloses-unpatched-windows-vulnerability/Refcode.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=118Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-001Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99523Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99524Refsecunia.com/advisories/61277Reftwitter.com/sambowne/statuses/550384131683520512

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0002?

CVE-2015-0002 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on January 13, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-0002?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. 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-2015-0002?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_7 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-2015-0002?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-0002 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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