Microsoft Windows CVE-2015-1716 Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows is prone to an information-disclosure vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue to obtain sensitive information that may aid in launching further attacks.

Technologies Affected

• Avaya CallPilot 4.0
• Avaya CallPilot 4.0.1
• Avaya CallPilot 5.0
• Avaya CallPilot 5.0.1
• Avaya CallPilot 5.1.0
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Client Registration Server 5.0
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Client Registration Server 5.0.1
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Client Registration Server 5.2
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Client Registration Server 5.2.1
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Client Registration Server 6.0
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Client Registration Server 6.2
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Recording Server 5.0
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Recording Server 5.0.1
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Recording Server 5.2
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Recording Server 5.2.1
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Recording Server 6.0
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Recording Server 6.2
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Streaming Server 5.0
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Streaming Server 5.0.1
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Streaming Server 5.2
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Streaming Server 5.2.1
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Streaming Server 6.0
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Streaming Server 6.2
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Web Conferencing Server 5.0
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Web Conferencing Server 5.0.1
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Web Conferencing Server 5.2
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Web Conferencing Server 5.2.1
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Web Conferencing Server 6.0
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Web Conferencing Server 6.2
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Webportal 5.0
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Webportal 5.0.1
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Webportal 5.2
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Webportal 5.2.1
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Webportal 6.0
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Webportal 6.2
• Avaya Messaging Application Server 5.0
• Avaya Messaging Application Server 5.0.1
• Avaya Messaging Application Server 5.2
• Microsoft Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems SP1
• Microsoft Windows 7 for x64-based Systems SP1
• Microsoft Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems
• Microsoft Windows 8 for x64-based Systems
• Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems
• Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems
• Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
• Microsoft Windows RT
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Itanium SP2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems SP1
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems SP1
• 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 Server 2012
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
• Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2
• Microsoft Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2

Recommendations

Block external access at the network boundary, unless external parties require service.
If global access isn’t needed, block access at the network perimeter to computers hosting the vulnerable operating system.

Deploy network intrusion detection systems to monitor network traffic for malicious activity.
Deploy NIDS to monitor network traffic for signs of anomalous or suspicious activity such as unexplained incoming and outgoing traffic. This may indicate exploit attempts or activity that results from successful exploits.

Communicate sensitive information through secure means.
Implement multiple layers of encryption and authentication to help mitigate against exposure from this and other latent vulnerabilities.

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