Security feature bypass vulnerability in the kernel in Microsoft Windows - MS15-052ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:24278 | Date: (C)2015-05-13 (M)2021-06-02 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft security bulletin MS15-052. The update is required to fix a security feature bypass vulnerability. A flaw is present in the application, which fails to properly validate a memory address. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability can then retrieve the base address of cng.sys from a compromised process.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 8 |
Microsoft Windows 8.1 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 |