Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a Windows privilege escalation flaw in the NDIS network driver component. A user who can run a crafted local application on an affected system may gain higher privileges. It matters most where older Windows Vista, Windows 7 SP1, or Windows Server 2008 systems still exist. Exposure is limited to the affected Microsoft Windows versions named in the CVE: Vista SP2, Server 2008 SP2, Server 2008 R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1. Prioritize remediation for any remaining affected Windows systems, especially servers. This is not a remote-entry issue from the provided evidence, but it can turn a limited local foothold into higher system privileges. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft’s MS15-117 security update where applicable.; Retire or isolate affected older Windows systems that cannot be patched.; Restrict local application execution on systems awaiting remediation..
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 38793CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- MS15-117CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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