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CVE-2015-1701

Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft Win32kOperating systems
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CVSS
7.8High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 3 Mar 2022. Known ransomware useCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)55.9%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline24 Mar 2022Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 21 Apr 2015, 10:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  2. 12 May 2015Exploit code publicMetasploit
  3. 3 Mar 2022Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Public exploit code and templates 3

  • Exploit moduleWindows ClientCopyImage Win32k Exploit 12 May 2015Metasploit
  • Local exploitMicrosoft Windows - ClientCopyImage Win32k (MS15-051) (Metasploit) 24 Jun 2015Exploit-DB
  • Local exploitMicrosoft Windows - Local Privilege Escalation (MS15-051) 18 May 2015Exploit-DB

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Description

An unspecified vulnerability exists in the Win32k.sys kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows Server that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • n/aaffected: n/aCVE List

References 6