CVE-2015-6109 Information disclosure in n/a
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
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-6109?
CVE-2015-6109 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 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-2015-6109?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6109?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6109 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-6109 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-6109 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-w944-hxcg-xxww.