CVE-2015-6175

Known Exploited

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Memory Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.73% Top 20%

KEV Since

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-135	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034334	broken link third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6175?: CVE-2015-6175 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-6175?: To fix CVE-2015-6175, 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-2015-6175 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2015-6175 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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