CVE-2015-6102 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Local attackers can bypass KASLR to discover driver base addresses, aiding further exploitation of Windows kernel vulnerabilities.

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-2015-6102?

CVE-2015-6102 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 11 Nov 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 Gold and 1511 allows local users to bypass the KASLR protection mechanism, and consequently discover a driver base address, via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6102?

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-2015-6102?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6102 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-6102 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-6102 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j8xv-9pjh-mqw5.

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