7.2
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-2365

First published: Tue 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."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=r2-sp2
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

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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.

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