CVE-2015-0057: High severity Microsoft Windows 7 vulnerability

Published Feb 11, 2015

Updated

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Affected Software

12 affected components

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Remediation

Patch Available

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-010

Event History

Feb 11, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0057?

CVE-2015-0057 has a severity rating of important, indicating a moderate risk to affected systems.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0057?

To fix CVE-2015-0057, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2015-0057?

CVE-2015-0057 affects multiple versions including Windows Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP2, 7 SP1, 8, 8.1, and Server 2012.

Can CVE-2015-0057 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2015-0057 requires local access to the machine to exploit the vulnerability.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-0057?

CVE-2015-0057 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the win32k.sys component of the Windows operating system.