Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-061 - Important
Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (3057839)
Published: June 9, 2015
Version: 1.0
Executive Summary
This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to the system and runs a specially crafted application. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
This security update is rated Important for all supported releases of Windows. For more information, see the Affected Software section.
The security update addresses the vulnerabilities by correcting how the Windows kernel-mode driver handles objects in memory and validates user input. For more information about the vulnerabilities, see the Vulnerability Information section.
For more information about this update, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3057839.
Affected Software
| Operating System | Maximum Security Impact | Aggregate Severity Rating | Updates Replaced* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2003 | |||
| Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows Server 2003 R2 Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows Vista | |||
| Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows Server 2008 | |||
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows 7 | |||
| Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 | |||
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 | |||
| Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows 8 for x64-based Systems (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 | |||
| Windows Server 2012 (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows RT and Windows RT 8.1 | |||
| Windows RT[1](3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows RT 8.1[1](3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Server Core installation option | |||
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) (3057839) | Elevation of Privilege | Important | 3034344 in MS15-023 |
Note The update is available for Windows Technical Preview and Windows Server Technical Preview. Customers running these operating systems are encouraged to apply the update, which is available via Windows Update.
[1]This update is available via Windows Update only.
*The Updates Replaced column shows only the latest update in a chain of superseded updates. For a comprehensive list of updates replaced, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog, search for the update KB number, and then view update details (updates replaced information is on the Package Details tab).
Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers
The following severity ratings assume the potential maximum impact of the vulnerability. For information regarding the likelihood, within 30 days of this security bulletin's release, of the exploitability of the vulnerability in relation to its severity rating and security impact, please see the Exploitability Index in the June bulletin summary.
Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers (Table 1 of 2)
| Vulnerability Severity Rating and Maximum Security Impact by Affected Software | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affected Software | Microsoft Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability - CVE-2015-1719 | Microsoft Windows Kernel Use After Free Vulnerability - CVE-2015-1720 | Win32k Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability - CVE-2015-1721 | Microsoft Windows Kernel Bitmap Handling Use After Free Vulnerability - CVE-2015-1722 | Microsoft Windows Station Use After Free Vulnerability - CVE-2015-1723 | Aggregate Severity Rating |
| Windows Server 2003 | ||||||
| Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2003 R2 Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Vista | ||||||
| Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 | ||||||
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows 7 | ||||||
| Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||||||
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 | ||||||
| Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Moderate Denial of Service | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows 8 for x64-based Systems (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Moderate Denial of Service | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Moderate Denial of Service | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Moderate Denial of Service | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||||||
| Windows Server 2012 (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Moderate Denial of Service | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Moderate Denial of Service | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows RT and Windows RT 8.1 | ||||||
| Windows RT (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Moderate Denial of Service | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows RT 8.1 (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Moderate Denial of Service | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Server Core installation option | ||||||
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Moderate Denial of Service | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Moderate Denial of Service | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers (Table 2 of 2)
| Vulnerability Severity Rating and Maximum Security Impact by Affected Software | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affected Software | Microsoft Windows Kernel Object Use After Free Vulnerability - CVE-2015-1724 | Win32k Buffer Overflow Vulnerability - CVE-2015-1725 | Microsoft Windows Kernel Brush Object Use After Free Vulnerability - CVE-2015-1726 | Win32k Pool Buffer Overflow Vulnerability - CVE-2015-1727 | Win32k Memory Corruption Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability - CVE-2015-1768 | Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability - CVE-2015-2360 | Aggregate Severity Rating |
| Windows Server 2003 | |||||||
| Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2003 R2 Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Important Information Disclosure | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Vista | |||||||
| Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 | |||||||
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2 (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows 7 | |||||||
| Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 | |||||||
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 | |||||||
| Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows 8 for x64-based Systems (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 | |||||||
| Windows Server 2012 (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows RT and Windows RT 8.1 | |||||||
| Windows RT (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows RT 8.1 (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Server Core installation option | |||||||
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) (3057839) | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important Elevation of Privilege | None | Important Elevation of Privilege | Important |
Vulnerability Information
Microsoft Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability - CVE-2015-1719
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel-mode driver improperly handles buffer elements under certain conditions, allowing an attacker to request the contents of specific memory addresses. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could then potentially read data that is not intended to be disclosed. This vulnerability would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate their user rights directly, but it could be used to obtain information in an attempt to further compromise the affected system. Workstations and servers are primarily at risk. Servers could be at more risk if administrators allow users to log on to servers and to run programs. However, best practices strongly discourage this.
To exploit this vulnerability an attacker must have valid logon credentials and be able to execute programs on the system. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows kernel-mode driver validates memory addresses.
Microsoft received information about this vulnerability through coordinated vulnerability disclosure. When this security bulletin was originally issued Microsoft had not received any information to indicate that this vulnerability had been publicly used to attack customers.
Mitigating Factors
The following mitigating factors may be helpful in your situation:
- An attacker must have valid logon credentials and be able to log on locally to exploit this vulnerability.
Workarounds
Microsoft has not identified any workarounds for this vulnerability.
Microsoft Windows Kernel Use After Free Vulnerability - CVE-2015-1720
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel-mode driver improperly frees an object in memory that an attacker could use to execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full administrative rights.
To exploit this vulnerability an attacker would first have to log on to the system or convince a logged-on user to execute a specially crafted application. Workstations and terminal servers are primarily at risk. The update addresses the vulnerability by changing how certain objects are handled in memory.
Microsoft received information about this vulnerability through coordinated vulnerability disclosure. When this security bulletin was originally issued Microsoft had not received any information to indicate that this vulnerability had been publicly used to attack customers.
Mitigating Factors
The following mitigating factors may be helpful in your situation:
- An attacker must have valid logon credentials and be able to log on locally to exploit this vulnerability.
Workarounds
Microsoft has not identified any workarounds for this vulnerability.
Win32k Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability - CVE-2015-1721
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows kernel-mode driver due to insufficient validation of certain data passed from user mode. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application designed to increase privileges. The update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring that the kernel-mode driver properly validates data passed from user mode.
Microsoft received information about this vulnerability through coordinated vulnerability disclosure. When this security bulletin was originally issued Microsoft had not received any information to indicate that this vulnerability had been publicly used to attack customers.
Mitigating Factors
Microsoft has not identified any mitigating factors for this vulnerability.
Workarounds
The following workarounds may be helpful in your situation:
Disable NULL page mapping on Windows 7
Note This workaround only applies to Windows 7.Click Start, click Run, in the Open box type regedit, and then click OK.
Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory ManagementOn the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD.
Type EnableLowVaAccess, and then press Enter.
On the Edit menu, click Modify to modify the EnableLowAvAccess registry entry.
In the Valuedata box, type 0, and then click OK.
Exit Registry Editor.
Restart the system.
Impact of workaround. A restart is required. Some 16-bit applications may not work as expected.
How to undo the workaround.
Click Start, click Run, in the Open box type regedit, and then click OK.
Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory ManagementOn the Edit menu, click Delete on the EnableLowAvAccess registry entry.
On the dialog box, click YES.
Exit Registry Editor.
Restart the system.
Multiple Microsoft Windows Kernel Vulnerabilities
Multiple elevation of privilege vulnerabilities exist in the Windows kernel-mode driver when it accesses an object in memory that has either not been correctly initialized or deleted. The vulnerabilities may corrupt memory in such a way that an attacker could gain elevated privileges on a targeted system.
An authenticated attacker who successfully exploited these vulnerabilities could acquire elevated privileges. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full administrative rights.
To exploit the vulnerabilities, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application designed to increase privileges. The update addresses the vulnerabilities by correcting how the kernel-mode driver handles objects in memory.
| Vulnerability title | CVE number | Publicly disclosed | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Kernel Bitmap Handling Use After Free Vulnerability | CVE-2015-1722 | No | No |
| Microsoft Windows Station Use After Free Vulnerability | CVE-2015-1723 | No | No |
| Microsoft Windows Kernel Object Use After Free Vulnerability | CVE-2015-1724 | No | No |
| Microsoft Windows Kernel Brush Object Use After Free Vulnerability | CVE-2015-1726 | No | No |
Mitigating Factors
The following mitigating factors may be helpful in your situation:
- An attacker must have valid logon credentials and be able to log on locally to exploit this vulnerability.
Workarounds
Microsoft has not identified any workarounds for this vulnerability.
Multiple Windows Kernel Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Multiple elevation of privilege vulnerabilities exist in the Windows kernel-mode driver when it improperly validates user input. An attacker who successfully exploited these vulnerabilities could gain elevated privileges on a targeted system.
An authenticated attacker who successfully exploited these vulnerabilities could acquire elevated privileges. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full administrative rights.
To exploit these vulnerabilities, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application designed to increase privileges. The update addresses the vulnerabilities by correcting how the kernel-mode driver validates user input.
| Vulnerability title | CVE number | Publicly disclosed | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win32k Buffer Overflow Vulnerability | CVE-2015-1725 | No | No |
| Win32k Pool Buffer Overflow Vulnerability | CVE-2015-1727 | No | No |
Mitigating Factors
The following mitigating factors may be helpful in your situation:
- An attacker must have valid logon credentials and be able to log on locally to exploit this vulnerability.
Workarounds
The following workarounds may be helpful in your situation:
Disable NULL page mapping on Windows 7
Note This workaround only applies to Windows 7.- Click Start, click Run, in the Open box type regedit, and then click OK.
- Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management- On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD.
- Type EnableLowVaAccess, and then press Enter.
- On the Edit menu, click Modify to modify the EnableLowAvAccess registry entry.
- In the Value data box, type 0, and then click OK.
- Exit Registry Editor.
- Restart the system.
Impact of workaround. A restart is required. Some 16-bit applications may not work as expected.
How to undo the workaround.
- Click Start, click Run, in the Open box type regedit, and then click OK.
- Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management- On the Edit menu, click Delete on the EnableLowAvAccess registry entry.
- On the dialog box, click YES.
- Exit Registry Editor.
- Restart the system.
Multiple Win32k Memory Corruption Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel-mode driver, Win32k.sys, fails to properly free memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code within the context of another user. If that other user has elevated rights, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application designed to increase privileges. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how that the Windows kernel-mode driver handles objects in memory.
| Vulnerability title | CVE number | Publicly disclosed | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win32k Memory Corruption Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | CVE-2015-1768 | No | No |
| Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | CVE-2015-2360 | No | Yes |
Mitigating Factors
The following mitigating factors may be helpful in your situation:
- An attacker must have valid logon credentials and be able to log on locally to exploit this vulnerability.
Workarounds
Microsoft has not identified any workarounds for this vulnerability.
Acknowledgments
Microsoft recognizes the efforts of those in the security community who help us protect customers through coordinated vulnerability disclosure. See Acknowledgments for more information.
Disclaimer
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Revisions
- V1.0 (June 9, 2015): Bulletin published.
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