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CVE-2015-2433

2.1 · LOW

The kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows…

Published Aug 15, 2015microsoftCWE-200EPSS 17.19%

Overview

CVE-2015-2433 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_10. It was published on August 15, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. 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 Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows local users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application, aka "Kernel ASLR Bypass Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_10 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/76213Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1033238Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-080Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/38222/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/76213Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1033238Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-080Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/38222/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2433?

CVE-2015-2433 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_10. It was published on August 15, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2015-2433?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, 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-2015-2433?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_10 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-2015-2433?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-2433 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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