(MS15-017)Vulnerability in Virtual Machine Manager Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (3035898)
Publish date: March 19, 2015
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2015-0012
Advisory Date: MAR 19, 2015
DESCRIPTION
This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Virtual Machine Manager (VMM). The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on an affected system. An attacker must have valid Active Directory logon credentials and be able to log on with those credentials to exploit the vulnerability.
SOLUTION
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 R2 Update Rollup 4
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