Intrusion PreventionMS.Windows.Object.Reference.Privilege.Elevation
Description
This indicates a possible attack against an Elevation of Privileges vulnerability in Microsoft Windows.
The vulnerability is due to improper validation in the application. A remote attacker can exploit this to elevate their privileges on vulnerable systems.
Affected Products
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows RT and Windows RT 8.1
Windows 10
Impact
Privilege Escalation: Local attackers can leverage their privileges on vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS15-111
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 41497 |
| Created | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Updated | May 02, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2015-2554 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 0.05% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |