Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Products
CVE-2015-2360

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012
Windows Rt
Windows Server 2003
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 June 2015

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🦅 CISA Reported

Summary

A vulnerability in the win32k.sys component of Microsoft Windows allows local users to execute crafted applications that can lead to privilege escalation. By exploiting this flaw, attackers can gain unauthorized access to system-level privileges or initiate a denial-of-service condition due to memory corruption. This flaw impacts various versions of Microsoft Windows, including several server and client operating systems, creating a risk for local users who can misuse this vulnerability to compromise system integrity.

CISA Reported

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032525
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75025
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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