Introduction
The update that is described in this article resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager that could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to an affected system.
Summary
Microsoft has released security bulletin MS15-017. Learn more about how to obtain the fixes that are included in this security bulletin:
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For individual, small business, and organizational users, use the Windows automatic updating feature to install the fixes from Microsoft Update. To do this, see Get security updates automatically on the Microsoft Safety and Security Center website.
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For IT professionals, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-017 on the Security TechCenter website.
How to obtain help and support for this security update
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More Information
Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 R2Reference Table
The following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file names |
For Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 R2 UR 5 (VMM Server Update): |
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For Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 R2 UR5 (Admin Console Update update): |
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Installation switches |
See installation instructions |
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Update Log File |
KB3023195.log |
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Restart requirement |
In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, you receive a message that advises you to restart. |
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Removal information |
Rollback to a previous update rollup is not supported. |
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File information |
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Registry key verification |
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager Server\Setup\ProductVersion |
Additional information about this updateThe following article contains additional information about this update as it relates to individual product versions. The article may contain specific information to the individual updates such as download URLs and installation instructions.
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3023195 Description of the security update for Update Rollup 5 for System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
The following is the security issue that is included in Update Rollup 5. For more information about the non-security issues that are included in Update Rollup 5, see security update 3023195.-
A vulnerability exists in Virtual Machine Manager when it incorrectly validates user roles. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on an affected system. An attacker must have valid Active Directory logon credentials and be able to log on with that credential to exploit the vulnerability.
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File name |
SHA1 hash |
SHA256 hash |
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kb3023195_vmmserver_amd64.msp |
A3C2EB15F3CD614327F0654498290484A766906D |
ADE22D06AFC9C0D4740F6F78835648AC711CD5BD9F6A2A2FD446F7D5CE34093C |
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kb3023914_AdminConsole_amd64.msp |
018F65EF001628767C861B4482FBA64C3FCC7E9C |
6DFFE7F148EA0CD72958CA31AD665BA8FAF1ED95D852BCE10C109AA99C24AA5C |
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kb3023914_AdminConsole_i386.msp |
2DB0C289D3ED4CAFF0ECF758AEDBD93E051EA3D7 |
985BBB64854BCBF80024CBDCF66A35161A7DCA8B94522037AA4AECAD1C307B5F |
