Vulnerability Description
The kernel in 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, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 mishandles junctions during mountpoint creation, which makes it easier for local users to gain privileges by leveraging certain sandbox access, aka "Windows Mount Point Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| 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://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133971/Windows-Sandboxed-Mount-Reparse-PoinThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033805Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-11PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38474/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133971/Windows-Sandboxed-Mount-Reparse-PoinThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033805Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-11PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38474/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2553?
CVE-2015-2553 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The kernel in 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, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 mishandle...
How severe is CVE-2015-2553?
CVE-2015-2553 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-2015-2553?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt.