Description Preview
The vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, Windows 10, Excel 2007 SP3, PowerPoint 2007 SP3, Visio 2007 SP3, Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Excel 2010 SP2, PowerPoint 2010 SP2, Visio 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, PowerPoint 2013 SP1, Visio 2013 SP1, Word 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, PowerPoint 2013 RT SP1, Visio 2013 RT SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, and Internet Explorer 7 through 11 allows remote attackers to gain privileges and obtain sensitive information via a crafted command-line parameter to an Office application or Notepad, resulting in a transition from Low Integrity to Medium Integrity.
Overview
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges and access sensitive information by exploiting a flaw in the way command-line parameters are handled in Microsoft Windows and Office applications. By manipulating the command-line parameters, attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Remediation
To mitigate this vulnerability, Microsoft released security updates as part of the following bulletins:
- MS15-081: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-081
- MS15-088: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-088
- MS15-079: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-079
Users and administrators are advised to apply the necessary security patches provided by Microsoft to address this vulnerability and prevent potential exploitation.
References
- MS15-081: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-081
- MS15-088: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-088
- MS15-079: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-079
- CVE-2015-2423: http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2015-2423
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- InformationInformation
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- ConstructionConstruction
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- MiningMining
