(MS15-052) Vulnerability in Windows Kernel Could Allow Security Feature Bypass (3050514)

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  Severity: HIGH

  CVE Identifier: CVE-2015-1674

  Advisory Date: MAY 19, 2015

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  DESCRIPTION

This security update addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, which could allow security feature bypass if an attacker logs on to an affected system and runs a specially crafted application.

  SOLUTION

  PATCH: https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/MS15-052

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

• Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems
• Windows 8 for x64-based Systems
• Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems
• Windows RT
• Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems
• Windows Server 2012
• Windows Server 2012 R2
• Windows RT 8.1

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