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MS15-051: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (3057191)
high Nessus Plugin ID 83370
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Synopsis
The remote Windows host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The version of Windows running on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities :- Multiple information disclosure vulnerabilities exist due to the Win32k.sys kernel-mode driver improperly handling objects in memory. A local attacker can exploit this to reveal private address information during a function call, resulting in the disclosure of kernel memory contents. (CVE-2015-1676, CVE-2015-1677, CVE-2015-1678, CVE-2015-1679, CVE-2015-1680)
- A privilege escalation vulnerability exists due to the Win32k.sys kernel-mode driver improperly handling objects in memory. A local attacker can exploit this flaw, via a specially crafted application, to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode. This vulnerability is reportedly being exploited in the wild. (CVE-2015-1701)
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2003, Vista, 2008, 7, 2008 R2, 8, 2012, 8.1, and 2012 R2.See Also
http://www.nessus.org/u?37b0306c
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2015/ms15-051
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 83370
File Name: smb_nt_ms15-051.nasl
Version: 1.14
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 5/12/2015
Updated: 3/8/2022
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Critical
Score: 9.8
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.2
Temporal Score: 6.3
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2015-1701
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 5/12/2015
Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/18/2015
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability Due Dates: 3/24/2022
Exploitable With
CANVAS (CANVAS)
Core Impact
Metasploit (Windows ClientCopyImage Win32k Exploit)
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2015-1676, CVE-2015-1677, CVE-2015-1678, CVE-2015-1679, CVE-2015-1680, CVE-2015-1701