Vulnerability Description
The User Profile Service (aka ProfSvc) in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, 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 gain privileges by conducting a junction attack to load another user's UsrClass.dat registry hive, aka MSRC ID 20674 or "Microsoft User Profile Service 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 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61927
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71967
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=123Exploit
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99519
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99520
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61927
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71967
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=123Exploit
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99519
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99520
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-0004?
CVE-2015-0004 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The User Profile Service (aka ProfSvc) in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and ...
How severe is CVE-2015-0004?
CVE-2015-0004 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-2015-0004?
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.