Vulnerability Description
The AhcVerifyAdminContext function in ahcache.sys in the Application Compatibility component in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not verify that an impersonation token is associated with an administrative account, which allows local users to gain privileges by running AppCompatCache.exe with a crafted DLL file, aka MSRC ID 20544 or "Microsoft Application Compatibility Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61277
- http://twitter.com/sambowne/statuses/550384131683520512
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71972
- http://www.zdnet.com/article/google-discloses-unpatched-windows-vulnerability/
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=118Exploit
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99523
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99524
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61277
- http://twitter.com/sambowne/statuses/550384131683520512
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71972
- http://www.zdnet.com/article/google-discloses-unpatched-windows-vulnerability/
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=118Exploit
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99523
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-0002?
CVE-2015-0002 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The AhcVerifyAdminContext function in ahcache.sys in the Application Compatibility component in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold an...
How severe is CVE-2015-0002?
CVE-2015-0002 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-0002?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1.