HTTP: Windows CVE-2015-6175 Kernel Privilege Escalation

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Windows Kernel Mode drivers. A successful attack may result in a privilege escalation.

Extended Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Memory Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Affected Products

Microsoft windows_10_1507

References

CVE: CVE-2015-6175

Short Name
HTTP:STC:CVE-2015-6175-PE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2015-6175 Escalation Kernel Privilege Windows
Release Date
12/08/2015
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3718
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

CVSS Score

7.2

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