Vulnerability Description
Win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, as exploited in the wild in April 2015, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/May/34Mailing ListThird Party AdvisoryBroken Link
- http://twitter.com/symantec/statuses/590208710527549440Press/Media Coverage
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74245Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032155Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-05PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37049/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37367/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2015/04/probable_apt28_useo.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/May/34Mailing ListThird Party AdvisoryBroken Link
- http://twitter.com/symantec/statuses/590208710527549440Press/Media Coverage
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74245Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032155Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-05PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37049/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37367/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1701?
CVE-2015-1701 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, as exploited in the wild in ...
How severe is CVE-2015-1701?
CVE-2015-1701 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1701?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.