CVE-2015-2360highunder attackCWE-416

CVE-2015-2360

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56Vexday Risk Score

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ssvc Actcvss 8.8epss 15%
from disclosure to weapon
Published on NVDJun 10
CISA KEV+2541d
Action required by CISAfederal deadline: 2022-06-15

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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.

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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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