Vulnerability Description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Object Reference Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76998Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033805Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-11PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38580/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76998Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033805Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-11PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38580/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2554?
CVE-2015-2554 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows O...
How severe is CVE-2015-2554?
CVE-2015-2554 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-2554?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt.