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CVE-2015-0001

UnknownEPSS 2.59%

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CVE-2015-0001 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Windows Error Reporting (WER) component in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to bypass the Protected Process Light protection mechanism and read the contents of arbitrary process-memory locations by leveraging administrative privileges, aka "Windows Error Reporting Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 2.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Windows Error Reporting (WER) component in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to bypass the Protected Process Light protection mechanism and read the contents of arbitrary process-memory locations by leveraging administrative privileges, aka "Windows Error Reporting Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.59%

83.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 8All versions—
MicrosoftWindows 8.1All versions—
MicrosoftWindows RtAll versionsGold
MicrosoftWindows Rt 8.1All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012All versionsGold
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012r2—

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0001?
The Windows Error Reporting (WER) component in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to bypass the Protected Process Light protection mechanism and read the contents of arbitrary process-memory locations by leveraging administrative privileges, aka "Windows Error Reporting Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-0001?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0001 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0001?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST