Vulnerability Description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not properly validate an unspecified address, which allows local users to bypass the KASLR protection mechanism, and consequently discover the cng.sys base address, via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74488Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032292Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-05PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37052/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74488Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032292Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-05PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37052/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1674?
CVE-2015-1674 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not properly validate an unspecified address, which allows local users to bypass the K...
How severe is CVE-2015-1674?
CVE-2015-1674 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1674?
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.