Vulnerability Description
The Windows Error Reporting (WER) component in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to bypass the Protected Process Light protection mechanism and read the contents of arbitrary process-memory locations by leveraging administrative privileges, aka "Windows Error Reporting Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134392/Microsoft-Windows-8.1-Ahcache.sys-Nt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62134
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71927
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99513
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99514
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134392/Microsoft-Windows-8.1-Ahcache.sys-Nt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62134
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71927
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99513
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99514
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-0001?
CVE-2015-0001 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). The Windows Error Reporting (WER) component in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to bypass the Protected Process Light p...
How severe is CVE-2015-0001?
CVE-2015-0001 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-0001?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.