| VID |
26715 |
| Severity |
40 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
SMB |
| Detailed Description |
The Hotfix (MS15-076, 3067505) for 'Vulnerability in Windows Remote Procedure Call Could Allow Elevation of Privilege' has not been applied.
This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability, which exists in Windows Remote Procedure Call (RPC) authentication, could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to an affected system and runs a specially crafted application. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of the affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
Windows RPC Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability - CVE-2015-2370
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Remote Procedure Call (RPC) that could allow an attacker to elevate privileges on a targeted system. The vulnerability is caused when Windows RPC inadvertently allows DCE/RPC connection reflection.
* Note: This check requires an account with administrative privileges which can log into the host to scan. Absence of this condition will result in the check not being performed and a False Negative for all vulnerable hosts.
* References:
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms15-076
* Platforms Affected:
Windows Server 2003 SP2
Windows Server 2003 x64 SP2
Windows Server 2003 SP2 for Itanium
Windows Vista SP2
Windows Vista x64 SP2
Windows Server 2008 SP2
Windows Server 2008 x64 SP2
Windows 7 SP1
Windows 7 x64 SP1
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 SP1
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2 |
| Recommendation |
Apply the appropriate patch(3067505) for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-076 at https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms15-076
-- OR --
Patches for Windows platforms are also available from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site, http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Windows Update detects what version of Windows you are running and offers the appropriate patch. |
| Related URL |
CVE-2015-2370 (CVE) |
| Related URL |
(SecurityFocus) |
| Related URL |
(ISS) |
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