CVE-2015-0078
Severity CVSS v4.0:
Pending analysis
Type:
CWE-264
Permissions, Privileges, and Access Control
Publication date:
11/03/2015
Last modified:
12/04/2025
Description
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."
Impact
Base Score 2.0
7.20
Severity 2.0
HIGH
Vulnerable products and versions
CPE | From | Up to |
---|---|---|
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
To consult the complete list of CPE names with products and versions, see this page
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72902
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031897
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-023
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72902
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031897
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-023