Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-2517
The kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Memory Corruption Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2511, CVE-2015-2518, and CVE-2015-2546.
Vulnerability category: Memory CorruptionGain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2015-2517
- 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:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-2517
1.61%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 80 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-2517
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.4
|
10.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-2517
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-2517
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033485
Microsoft Graphics Component Bugs Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76606
Microsoft Windows Kernel Mode Driver CVE-2015-2517 Local Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38278/
Microsoft Windows Kernel - Use-After-Free with Cursor Object (MS15-097)Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-097
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-097 - Critical | Microsoft DocsPatch;Vendor Advisory
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