CVE-2015-1768 json
win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and R2 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a deni…
published 11y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2015-1898
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.0%
- EPSS 2.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 81%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and R2 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Memory Corruption Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
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2.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-061
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/75024
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id/1032525
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-1768
- NVD CVE-2015-1768
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