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CVE-2015-0002

UnknownEPSS 13.80%

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CVE-2015-0002 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The AhcVerifyAdminContext function in ahcache.sys in the Application Compatibility component in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not verify that an impersonation token is associated with an administrative account, which allows local users to gain privileges by running AppCompatCache.exe with a crafted DLL file, aka MSRC ID 20544 or "Microsoft Application Compatibility Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 13.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The AhcVerifyAdminContext function in ahcache.sys in the Application Compatibility component in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not verify that an impersonation token is associated with an administrative account, which allows local users to gain privileges by running AppCompatCache.exe with a crafted DLL file, aka MSRC ID 20544 or "Microsoft Application Compatibility Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
13.80%

96.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 7All versionsSp1
MicrosoftWindows 8All versions—
MicrosoftWindows 8.1All versions—
MicrosoftWindows RtAll versionsGold
MicrosoftWindows Rt 8.1All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008r2Sp1
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012All versionsGold
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012r2—

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0002?
The AhcVerifyAdminContext function in ahcache.sys in the Application Compatibility component in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not verify that an impersonation token is associated with an administrative account, which allows local users to gain privileges by running AppCompatCache.exe with a crafted DLL file, aka MSRC ID 20544 or "Microsoft Application Compatibility Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-0002?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0002 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0002?
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