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CVE-2015-0002

HighPublished

The AhcVerifyAdminContext function in ahcache.sys in the Application Compatibility component in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows...

Published: Jan 13, 2015
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: microsoft
Evidence observed: Jan 1, 2015

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

13.8%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The AhcVerifyAdminContext function in ahcache.sys in the Application Compatibility component in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not verify that an impersonation token is associated with an administrative account, which allows local users to gain privileges by running AppCompatCache.exe with a crafted DLL file, aka MSRC ID 20544 or "Microsoft Application Compatibility Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Sources

WindowsElevationResearch
Windows Elevation(持续更新)
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (x86/x64) - 'ahcache.sys' NtApphelpCacheControl Privilege EscalationExploit
Google Security Research · windows · Jan 1, 2015

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