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CVE-2015-2453

4.7 · MEDIUM

The Client/Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) 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, and Windows…

Published Aug 15, 2015microsoftCWE-200EPSS 2.44%

Overview

CVE-2015-2453 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_10. It was published on August 15, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Client/Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) 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, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application that continues to execute during a subsequent user's login session, aka "Windows CSRSS Elevation of Privilege 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2453?

CVE-2015-2453 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_10. It was published on August 15, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-2453?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, 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-2015-2453?

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-2015-2453?

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