Vulnerability Description
Microsoft 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 allow attackers to bypass an application sandbox protection mechanism and perform unspecified registry actions via a crafted application, aka "Windows Registry 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 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033251Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-379Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-380Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-459Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-09PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033251Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-379Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-380Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-459Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-09PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2429?
CVE-2015-2429 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft 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 allow attackers to bypass an applic...
How severe is CVE-2015-2429?
CVE-2015-2429 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-2429?
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.