CVE-2015-0078

Description

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not properly validate the token of a calling thread, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.71% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72902 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031897 third party advisory vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-023 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0078?
CVE-2015-0078 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-0078?
To fix CVE-2015-0078, 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-2015-0078 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-0078 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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