CVE-2015-0078

High

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."

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductMicrosoft Windows
PublishedMar 11, 2015
First seenMar 11, 2015

How to fix

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
microsoft windows_8No range specified—
microsoft windows_8.1No range specified—
microsoft windows_rtNo range specified—
microsoft windows_rt_8.1No range specified—
microsoft windows_server_2012No range specified, r2—

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