CVE-2015-2527
High
Description
The process-initialization implementation in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 does not properly constrain impersonation levels, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Windows
PublishedSep 9, 2015
First seenSep 9, 2015
How to fix
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft windows_10 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_8 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_8.1 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_rt | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_rt_8.1 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_server_2012 | No range specified, r2 | — |
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