(MS15-052) Vulnerability in Windows Kernel Could Allow Security Feature Bypass (3050514)
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2015-1674
Advisory Date: MAY 19, 2015
DESCRIPTION
This security update addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, which could allow security feature bypass if an attacker logs on to an affected system and runs a specially crafted application.
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 RT
- Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows RT 8.1
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