Microsoft Windows CVE-2015-1701 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability. A local attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Successful exploits will result in the complete compromise of affected computers.

Technologies Affected

• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Itanium SP2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Service Pack 2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems SP2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems SP2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems SP2
• Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2
• Microsoft Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2

Recommendations

Permit local access for trusted individuals only. Where possible, use restricted environments and restricted shells.
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker requires local access to an affected computer. Grant local access for trusted and accountable users only.

Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.