Microsoft Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities

Last Update Date: 14 Oct 2015 10:22 Release Date: 14 Oct 2015 3270 Views

RISK: Medium Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS

Multiple Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities
Multiple elevation of privilege vulnerabilities exist in the way the Windows kernel handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerabilities could run arbitrary code in kernel mode. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
Trusted Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Windows fails to properly enforce the Windows Trusted Boot policy. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could disable code integrity checks, allowing test-signed executables and drivers to be loaded on a target device. Furthermore, an attacker could bypass Trusted Boot integrity validation for BitLocker and Device Encryption security features.
Windows Mount Point Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly validates junctions in certain scenarios in which mount points are being created. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could potentially run arbitrary code in the security context of the user running a compromised application.