CVE-2015-1701: Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Tue Apr 21 2015(Updated: )
An unspecified vulnerability exists in the Win32k.sys kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows Server that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | <=- | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | <=- | |
| Microsoft Win32 Kernel Subsystem |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/May/34
- http://twitter.com/symantec/statuses/590208710527549440
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74245
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032155
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-051
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37049/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37367/
- https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2015/04/probable_apt28_useo.html
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1701
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1701?
CVE-2015-1701 is considered a high-severity vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1701?
To mitigate CVE-2015-1701, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected operating systems.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2015-1701?
CVE-2015-1701 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, and Windows Server 2008 SP2.
What is the attack vector for CVE-2015-1701?
The attack vector for CVE-2015-1701 is local, meaning that an attacker must have local access to the affected system to exploit the vulnerability.
Can CVE-2015-1701 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2015-1701 requires local access to exploit, so it cannot be exploited remotely without physical access to the system.
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