Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a Windows local privilege escalation flaw. A person or malware already able to run a crafted application on an affected machine could gain higher privileges. It is not described as a remote, unauthenticated issue in the provided sources. Exposure is most likely on unpatched systems running the Windows versions named in the CVE description: Vista SP2, Server 2008 variants, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8/8.1, Server 2012 variants, and Windows RT variants. Treat as a legacy Windows hygiene issue with real post-compromise impact. It should be prioritized where affected systems remain in production, especially shared workstations, servers, or environments with weak application control. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS15-090 for the applicable security update and deployment guidance.; Patch affected legacy Windows systems according to Microsoft’s advisory.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy Windows systems where patching is not possible..
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS15-090CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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