Local Privilege Escalation in Microsoft Windows Products
CVE-2015-1721
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 10 June 2015
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What is CVE-2015-1721?
A vulnerability in the kernel-mode drivers of several Microsoft Windows products allows local users to escalate privileges or lead to a denial of service through the execution of a specially crafted application. This vulnerability could result in system instability by causing a NULL pointer dereference, leading potentially to system crashes. Products affected include various versions of Windows Server and Windows client operating systems.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
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EPSS Score
10% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
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Public PoC available
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Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved