CVE-2015-2367: Infoleak

Published Jul 14, 2015
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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 obtain sensitive information from uninitialized kernel memory via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure 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 Server 2012=r2
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2367?

CVE-2015-2367 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-2367?

To fix CVE-2015-2367, apply the relevant Microsoft security updates provided in MS15-073.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2015-2367?

CVE-2015-2367 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 2003, Vista, Server 2008, 7, 8, 8.1, and 2012.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-2367?

CVE-2015-2367 is a local information disclosure vulnerability in the win32k.sys driver.

5

Can CVE-2015-2367 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2015-2367 requires local access to the affected system to be exploited.

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