MS.Windows.Win32k.System.Message.Handling.Privilege.Elevation
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a Privilege Elevation vulnerability in Microsoft Windows.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software improperly processes certain messages. It allows a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on affected systems.
Affected Products
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 8 for x64-based Systems
Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows RT and Windows RT 8.1
Impact
Privilege Escalation: Remote attackers can leverage their privilege on the vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Refer to the vendor's web site for suggested workaround.
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS15-010
Telemetry
Coverage
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