(MS15-063) Vulnerability in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (3063858)

  Severity: HIGH
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2015-1758
  Advisory Date: JUN 24, 2015

  DESCRIPTION

This update resolves an elevation of privilege vulnerability found in the Windows LoadLibrary. The vulnerability exists in the way it validates user input. An attacker must gain access to the vulnerable computer to place a file that exploits the said vulnerbaility.

  SOLUTION

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Windows Vista Service Pack 2
  • Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
  • Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
  • Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1
  • Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems
  • Windows 8 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows RT
  • Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
  • Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
  • Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)