Vulnerabilities > CVE-2015-1678 - Information Exposure vulnerability in Microsoft products

047910
CVSS 2.1 - LOW
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
PARTIAL
Integrity impact
NONE
Availability impact
NONE
local
low complexity
microsoft
CWE-200
nessus
exploit available

Summary

The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allow local users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted function call, aka "Microsoft Windows Kernel Memory Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-1676, CVE-2015-1677, CVE-2015-1679, and CVE-2015-1680.

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Subverting Environment Variable Values
    The attacker directly or indirectly modifies environment variables used by or controlling the target software. The attacker's goal is to cause the target software to deviate from its expected operation in a manner that benefits the attacker.
  • Footprinting
    An attacker engages in probing and exploration activity to identify constituents and properties of the target. Footprinting is a general term to describe a variety of information gathering techniques, often used by attackers in preparation for some attack. It consists of using tools to learn as much as possible about the composition, configuration, and security mechanisms of the targeted application, system or network. Information that might be collected during a footprinting effort could include open ports, applications and their versions, network topology, and similar information. While footprinting is not intended to be damaging (although certain activities, such as network scans, can sometimes cause disruptions to vulnerable applications inadvertently) it may often pave the way for more damaging attacks.
  • Exploiting Trust in Client (aka Make the Client Invisible)
    An attack of this type exploits a programs' vulnerabilities in client/server communication channel authentication and data integrity. It leverages the implicit trust a server places in the client, or more importantly, that which the server believes is the client. An attacker executes this type of attack by placing themselves in the communication channel between client and server such that communication directly to the server is possible where the server believes it is communicating only with a valid client. There are numerous variations of this type of attack.
  • Browser Fingerprinting
    An attacker carefully crafts small snippets of Java Script to efficiently detect the type of browser the potential victim is using. Many web-based attacks need prior knowledge of the web browser including the version of browser to ensure successful exploitation of a vulnerability. Having this knowledge allows an attacker to target the victim with attacks that specifically exploit known or zero day weaknesses in the type and version of the browser used by the victim. Automating this process via Java Script as a part of the same delivery system used to exploit the browser is considered more efficient as the attacker can supply a browser fingerprinting method and integrate it with exploit code, all contained in Java Script and in response to the same web page request by the browser.
  • Session Credential Falsification through Prediction
    This attack targets predictable session ID in order to gain privileges. The attacker can predict the session ID used during a transaction to perform spoofing and session hijacking.

Exploit-Db

descriptionMicrosoft Windows - Local Privilege Escalation (MS15-051). CVE-2015-1676,CVE-2015-1677,CVE-2015-1678,CVE-2015-1679,CVE-2015-1680,CVE-2015-1701. Local exploit...
fileexploits/windows/local/37049.txt
idEDB-ID:37049
last seen2016-02-04
modified2015-05-18
platformwindows
port
published2015-05-18
reporterhfiref0x
sourcehttps://www.exploit-db.com/download/37049/
titleMicrosoft Windows - Local Privilege Escalation MS15-051
typelocal

Msbulletin

bulletin_idMS15-051
bulletin_url
date2015-05-12T00:00:00
impactElevation of Privilege
knowledgebase_id3057191
knowledgebase_url
severityImportant
titleVulnerabilities in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Elevation of Privilege

Nessus

NASL familyWindows : Microsoft Bulletins
NASL idSMB_NT_MS15-051.NASL
descriptionThe version of Windows running on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - Multiple information disclosure vulnerabilities exist due to the Win32k.sys kernel-mode driver improperly handling objects in memory. A local attacker can exploit this to reveal private address information during a function call, resulting in the disclosure of kernel memory contents. (CVE-2015-1676, CVE-2015-1677, CVE-2015-1678, CVE-2015-1679, CVE-2015-1680) - A privilege escalation vulnerability exists due to the Win32k.sys kernel-mode driver improperly handling objects in memory. A local attacker can exploit this flaw, via a specially crafted application, to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode. This vulnerability is reportedly being exploited in the wild. (CVE-2015-1701)
last seen2020-06-01
modified2020-06-02
plugin id83370
published2015-05-12
reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2015-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/83370
titleMS15-051: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (3057191)
code
#
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(83370);
  script_version("1.13");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/11/15 20:50:31");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2015-1676",
    "CVE-2015-1677",
    "CVE-2015-1678",
    "CVE-2015-1679",
    "CVE-2015-1680",
    "CVE-2015-1701"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(
    74245,
    74483,
    74494,
    74495,
    74496,
    74497
  );
  script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS15-051");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"3045171");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"3057191");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"3065979");
  script_xref(name:"IAVA", value:"2015-A-0108");

  script_name(english:"MS15-051: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (3057191)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the file version of Win32k.sys.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote Windows host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of Windows running on the remote host is affected by
multiple vulnerabilities :

  - Multiple information disclosure vulnerabilities exist
    due to the Win32k.sys kernel-mode driver improperly
    handling objects in memory. A local attacker can exploit
    this to reveal private address information during a
    function call, resulting in the disclosure of kernel
    memory contents. (CVE-2015-1676, CVE-2015-1677,
    CVE-2015-1678, CVE-2015-1679, CVE-2015-1680)

  - A privilege escalation vulnerability exists due to the
    Win32k.sys kernel-mode driver improperly handling
    objects in memory. A local attacker can exploit this
    flaw, via a specially crafted application, to execute
    arbitrary code in kernel mode. This vulnerability is
    reportedly being exploited in the wild. (CVE-2015-1701)");
  # https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2015/04/probable_apt28_useo.html
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?37b0306c");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2015/ms15-051");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2003, Vista, 2008,
7, 2008 R2, 8, 2012, 8.1, and 2012 R2.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:H/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_core", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"metasploit_name", value:'Windows ClientCopyImage Win32k Exploit');
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_canvas", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"canvas_package", value:'CANVAS');

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2015/04/18");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2015/05/12");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2015/05/12");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:microsoft:windows");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"stig_severity", value:"II");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows : Microsoft Bulletins");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2015-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");

  script_dependencies("smb_hotfixes.nasl", "ms_bulletin_checks_possible.nasl");
  script_require_keys("SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible");
  script_require_ports(139, 445, "Host/patch_management_checks");

  exit(0);
}

include("audit.inc");
include("smb_hotfixes_fcheck.inc");
include("smb_hotfixes.inc");
include("smb_func.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");

get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible");

bulletin = 'MS15-051';
kb = '3045171';

kbs = make_list('3057191', kb, '3065979');
if (get_kb_item("Host/patch_management_checks")) hotfix_check_3rd_party(bulletin:bulletin, kbs:kbs, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);

get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/Registry/Enumerated");
get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/WindowsVersion", exit_code:1);

if (hotfix_check_sp_range(win2003:'2', vista:'2', win7:'1', win8:'0', win81:'0') <= 0) audit(AUDIT_OS_SP_NOT_VULN);

productname = get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/ProductName", exit_code:1);
# Some of the 2k3 checks could flag XP 64, which is unsupported
if ("Windows XP" >< productname) audit(AUDIT_OS_SP_NOT_VULN);

share = hotfix_get_systemdrive(as_share:TRUE, exit_on_fail:TRUE);
if (!is_accessible_share(share:share)) audit(AUDIT_SHARE_FAIL, share);

if (
  # Windows 8.1 / Windows Server 2012 R2
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.3", sp:0, file:"Win32k.sys", version:"6.3.9600.17796", min_version:"6.3.9600.16000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||

  # Windows 8 / Windows Server 2012
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.2", sp:0, file:"Win32k.sys", version:"6.2.9200.21457", min_version:"6.2.9200.20000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.2", sp:0, file:"Win32k.sys", version:"6.2.9200.17343", min_version:"6.2.9200.16000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||

  # Windows 7 / Server 2008 R2
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.1", sp:1, file:"Win32k.sys", version:"6.1.7601.23038", min_version:"6.1.7601.22000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.1", sp:1, file:"Win32k.sys", version:"6.1.7601.18834", min_version:"6.1.7600.16000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||

  # Vista / Windows Server 2008
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0", sp:2, file:"Win32k.sys", version:"6.0.6002.23680", min_version:"6.0.6002.23000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0", sp:2, file:"Win32k.sys", version:"6.0.6002.19372", min_version:"6.0.6001.18000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||

  # Windows Server 2003
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.2", sp:2, file:"Win32k.sys", version:"5.2.3790.5615", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb)
)
{
  set_kb_item(name:'SMB/Missing/'+bulletin, value:TRUE);
  hotfix_security_hole();
  hotfix_check_fversion_end();
  exit(0);
}
else
{
  hotfix_check_fversion_end();
  audit(AUDIT_HOST_NOT, 'affected');
}