Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-0078
win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not properly validate the token of a calling thread, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2015-0078
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-0078
0.05%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 13 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-0078
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-0078
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-0078
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72902
Microsoft Windows Kernel 'Win32k.sys' CVE-2015-0078 Local Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-023
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-023 - Important | Microsoft DocsPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031897
Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Bugs Let Local Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information and Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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