CVE-2015-2363: High severity microsoft windows server 2003 vulnerability

Published Jul 14, 2015

Updated

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

Affected Software

10 affected components

Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2

Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2-sp2

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Jul 14, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2363?

CVE-2015-2363 has a critical severity rating as it allows local users to escalate privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2363?

To fix CVE-2015-2363, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected operating systems.

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2015-2363?

CVE-2015-2363 affects multiple Microsoft Windows versions including Windows Server 2003, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, and Server 2012.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-2363?

CVE-2015-2363 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the win32k.sys kernel-mode driver.

Can remote users exploit CVE-2015-2363?

No, CVE-2015-2363 requires local access to the system for exploitation.