(MS15-006) Vulnerability in Windows Error Reporting Could Allow Security Feature Bypass (3004365)
Publish date: February 09, 2015
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2015-0001
Advisory Date: FEB 09, 2015
DESCRIPTION
This update resolves a security bypass feature vulnerability that exists in the Windows Error Reporting (WER) service of most Windows operating systems. When successfully exploited, an attacker is able to access the protected memory resource of a running process that is protected by the WER Protected Process Light feature.
SOLUTION
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems
- Windows 8 for x64-based Systems
- Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems
- Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows RT
- Windows RT 8.1
- Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
- Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
Featured Stories
- Unveiling AI Agent Vulnerabilities Part IV: Database Access VulnerabilitiesHow can attackers exploit weaknesses in database-enabled AI agents? This research explores how SQL generation vulnerabilities, stored prompt injection, and vector store poisoning can be weaponized by attackers for fraudulent activities.Read more
- The Mirage of AI Programming: Hallucinations and Code IntegrityThe adoption of large language models (LLMs) and Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs), such as ChatGPT, by leading firms like Microsoft, Nuance, Mix and Google CCAI Insights, drives the industry towards a series of transformative changes. As the use of these new technologies becomes prevalent, it is important to understand their key behavior, advantages, and the risks they present.Read more
- Open RAN: Attack of the xAppsThis article discusses two O-RAN vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit. One vulnerability stems from insufficient access control, and the other arises from faulty message handlingRead more
- A Closer Exploration of Residential Proxies and CAPTCHA-Breaking ServicesThis article, the final part of a two-part series, focuses on the details of our technical findings and analyses of select residential proxies and CAPTCHA-solving services.Read more