CVE-2015-0078
First published: Wed Mar 11 2015(Updated: )
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."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 8 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft ATM Font Driver | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 | =r2 |
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