Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-2360
win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and R2 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionGain privilegeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2015-2360
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:r2:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:itanium:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2015-2360 is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
CISA vulnerability name:
Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CISA required action:
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA description:
Win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows allows local users to gain privileges or cause denial-of-service (DoS).
Notes:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-2360
Added on
2022-05-25
Action due date
2022-06-15
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-2360
0.08%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 35 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-2360
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-2015-2360
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-2360
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032525
Windows Kernel Lets Local Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information and Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-061
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-061 - Important | Microsoft DocsPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75025
Microsoft Windows Kernel 'Win32k.sys' CVE-2015-2360 Local Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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