CVE-2015-2360

CVSS 8.8 HIGHEPSS 15.0%● KEVCWE-416

In short

A flaw in Windows kernel driver (win32k.sys) allows a local user to run malicious code with higher privileges or crash the system by submitting specially crafted requests. This is dangerous because it lets attackers bypass security restrictions from a local account.

Technical detail

Use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) in win32k.sys kernel-mode driver affecting multiple Windows versions. Local attacker can trigger memory corruption through a crafted application, resulting in privilege escalation or denial of service. Requires local code execution capability as pre-condition.

Summary generated and translated by AI from the official description.

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."

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

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References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-061 https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-2360 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75025 http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032525