Vulnerability 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 Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75025Third Party AdvisoryVDB EntryBroken Link
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032525Third Party AdvisoryVDB EntryBroken Link
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-06PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75025Third Party AdvisoryVDB EntryBroken Link
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032525Third Party AdvisoryVDB EntryBroken Link
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-06PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2360?
CVE-2015-2360 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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...
How severe is CVE-2015-2360?
CVE-2015-2360 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-2360?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1.