Intrusion PreventionMS.Kernel.win32k.Object.PWND.Memory.Privilege.Elevation
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an Elevation of Privileges vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Kernel.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted file. An attacker can exploit this to elevate their privileges on vulnerable systems.
Affected Products
Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows RT
Windows RT 8.1
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows 10
Impact
Privilege Escalation: Remote attackers can leverage their privilege on the vulnerable systems
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS15-135
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 41758 |
| Created | Dec 08, 2015 |
| Updated | May 02, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2015-6171 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 0.04% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |