CVE-2015-0075

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 does not properly constrain impersonation levels, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Impersonation Level Check Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.33% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031899 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72915 vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-025 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0075?
CVE-2015-0075 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-0075?
To fix CVE-2015-0075, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-0075 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-0075 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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