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MS15-109: Security Update for Windows Shell to Address Remote Code Execution (3096443)
high Nessus Plugin ID 86366
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Synopsis
The remote host is affected by multiple remote code execution vulnerabilities.Description
The remote Windows host is affected by the following vulnerabilities :- A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Windows shell due to improper handling of objects in memory. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to open a specially crafted toolbar object, resulting in the execution of arbitrary code in the context of the current user. (CVE-2015-2515)
- A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Tablet Input Band due to improper handling of objects in memory. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain the same user rights as the current user by convincing a user to visit a specially crafted website. (CVE-2015-2548)
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows Vista, 2008, 7, 2008 R2, 8, 2012, 8.1, 2012 R2, and 10.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2015/ms15-109
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 86366
File Name: smb_nt_ms15-109.nasl
Version: 1.7
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 10/13/2015
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 6.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 10/13/2015
Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/13/2015
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2015-2515, CVE-2015-2548