CVE-2015-1701
HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)Known to be used in ransomware campaigns
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."
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability99. percentile55.9%
Product
Microsoft Win32k
PublishedApr 21, 2015
First seenApr 21, 2015
Added to KEVMar 3, 2022
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: Mar 24, 2022Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft windows_2003_server | No range specified, r2 | — |
| microsoft windows_7 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_server_2008 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_vista | No range specified | — |
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