CVE-2015-2429

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, and Windows RT Gold…

published August 15, 2015

CVSS
—
EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty application can slip right past the security sandbox! This vulnerability lets attackers perform certain registry actions without breaking a sweat. 🔥 Think of it like a mischievous guest sneaking into the VIP lounge of a party, bypassing the bouncer by pretending to be someone else. They can tinker with the event's playlist without anyone noticing! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to modify important registry settings, potentially leading to unauthorized access, system instability, or even the installation of malicious software. It’s like someone gaining the ability to rearrange the furniture in your living room when you weren’t looking—definitely not ideal!

Put simply

Think of it like a mischievous guest sneaking into the VIP lounge of a party, bypassing the bouncer by pretending to be someone else. They can tinker with the event's playlist without anyone noticing! This vulnerability arises from a flaw in the application sandbox protection mechanism that prevents certain registry actions by allowing crafted applications to bypass restrictions. Effectively, an attacker can execute actions that would typically require elevated privileges.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to modify important registry settings, potentially leading to unauthorized access, system instability, or even the installation of malicious software. It’s like someone gaining the ability to rearrange the furniture in your living room when you weren’t looking—definitely not ideal! To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that you apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Windows Vista, Windows 7, and other affected versions. Regularly review your system configurations and user permissions to identify any unnecessary privileges that could further reduce your risk. You've got this! Stay secure and keep your systems updated to fend off those sneaky attackers! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07101 · 94.2th percentile
Published
2015-08-15T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 AUG 00:00Z
    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, and Windows RT Gold…
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