CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-2553

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The kernel in various versions of Windows mishandles junctions during mountpoint creation, allowing local users to gain elevated privileges by leveraging certain sandbox access.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation, posing a threat to the integrity of the system and data within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update operating systems to the latest versions and apply relevant security patches.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The kernel 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, and Windows 10 mishandles junctions during mountpoint creation, which makes it easier for local users to gain privileges by leveraging certain sandbox access, aka "Windows Mount Point Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS