CVE-2015-1674 json
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not properly validate an…
published 2015-05-13 11 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2015-1804
- cvss
- 4.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.3%
- EPSS 3.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 88%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not properly validate an unspecified address, which allows local users to bypass the KASLR protection mechanism, and consequently discover the cng.sys base address, via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."
Patch / fix
Timeline
- Published
- First public exploit (EDB-37052)
Exploit prediction
3.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 88% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-37052 Microsoft Windows - 'CNG.SYS' Kernel Security Feature Bypass (MS15-052) local, 2015-05-18
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-254 7PK - Security Features
References
-
docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-052
vendor-advisory, patch
-
exploit-db.com
/exploits/37052/
exploit, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
-
securitytracker.com
/id/1032292
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/74488
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-1674
- NVD CVE-2015-1674
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