CVE-2015-2433 Security feature bypass in n/a
Local attackers can bypass ASLR protection in the Windows kernel via a crafted application, facilitating further exploitation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-2433?
CVE-2015-2433 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 15 Aug 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows local users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application, aka "Kernel ASLR Bypass Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2433?
It affects 9 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1 and 3 more.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2433?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2433 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-2433 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-2433 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-rfxq-f35h-wv6w.