CVE-2015-2524

Public exploit code

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

• Microsoft Windows - CreateObjectTask SettingsSyncDiagnostics Privilege Escalation2015-09-15 · local · windows · Verified

Impact

Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 do not properly constrain impersonation levels, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Task Management Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2528.

Affected products

Weakness classification

References

• NVD record
• CVE.org record
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033494
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-102
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38202/
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033494
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-102
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38202/