CVE-2015-1701

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

Win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, as exploited in the wild in April 2015, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 90.77% Top 5%

KEV Since

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://twitter.com/symantec/statuses/590208710527549440	press/media coverage
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37049/	exploit vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74245	vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-051	patch vendor advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37367/	exploit vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2015/04/probable_apt28_useo.html	third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032155	vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/May/34	third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1701?: CVE-2015-1701 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-1701?: To fix CVE-2015-1701, 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-2015-1701 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2015-1701 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~91% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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