CVE-2015-2365: 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 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

14 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 RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

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-2015-2365?

CVE-2015-2365 has a critical severity rating as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges on affected systems.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2365?

To fix CVE-2015-2365, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2015-2365?

CVE-2015-2365 affects multiple versions including Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and various editions of Windows Server 2012.

Is it possible to exploit CVE-2015-2365 remotely?

No, CVE-2015-2365 can only be exploited by local users with access to the vulnerable system.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-2365?

CVE-2015-2365 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the win32k.sys driver that can allow local users to execute arbitrary code.