Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-1768
win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and R2 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Memory Corruption Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionGain privilegeDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-1768
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 7 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-1768
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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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
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-1768
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-1768
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032525
Windows Kernel Lets Local Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information and Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75024
Microsoft Windows Kernel 'Win32k.sys' CVE-2015-1768 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-061
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-061 - Important | Microsoft Docs
Products affected by CVE-2015-1768
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:-:r2_sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*