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CVE-2015-1674

4.6 · MEDIUM

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not properly validate an unspecified address, which allows local users to bypass th…

Published May 13, 2015microsoftCWE-254EPSS 3.33%

Overview

CVE-2015-1674 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_8. It was published on May 13, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not properly validate an unspecified address, which allows local users to bypass the KASLR protection mechanism, and consequently discover the cng.sys base address, via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel 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

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/74488Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1032292Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-052Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/37052/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/74488Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1032292Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-052Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/37052/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1674?

CVE-2015-1674 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_8. It was published on May 13, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-1674?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. 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-2015-1674?

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-2015-1674?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-1674 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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