CVE-2015-0004

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

• Microsoft Windows < 8.1 (x86/x64) - User Profile Service Privilege Escalation (MS15-003)2015-01-18 · local · windows · Verified

Impact

The User Profile Service (aka ProfSvc) in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges by conducting a junction attack to load another user's UsrClass.dat registry hive, aka MSRC ID 20674 or "Microsoft User Profile Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Affected products

Weakness classification

References

• NVD record
• CVE.org record
• http://secunia.com/advisories/61927
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71967
• https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=123
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-003
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99519
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99520
• http://secunia.com/advisories/61927
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71967
• https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=123
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-003
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99519
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99520