What is the severity of CVE-2015-2381?

CVE-2015-2381 has a severity rating classified as important by Microsoft.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2381?

To fix CVE-2015-2381, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected operating system.

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2015-2381?

CVE-2015-2381 affects Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-2381?

There are no specific workarounds recommended for CVE-2015-2381 apart from applying the security updates.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-2381

low

2.1

CWE

200

14/7/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-2381: Infoleak

First published: Tue Jul 14 2015(Updated: )

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft 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 kernel memory via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2382.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 7	=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2

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What is the severity of CVE-2015-2381?
CVE-2015-2381 has a severity rating classified as important by Microsoft.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2381?
To fix CVE-2015-2381, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected operating system.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2015-2381?
CVE-2015-2381 affects Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012.
What is the impact of CVE-2015-2381?
CVE-2015-2381 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-2381?
There are no specific workarounds recommended for CVE-2015-2381 apart from applying the security updates.

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