What is the severity of CVE-2015-2382?

CVE-2015-2382 has been rated as important by Microsoft due to its potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2382?

To fix CVE-2015-2382, install the security updates provided by Microsoft in the August 2015 security bulletin.

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-2382?

CVE-2015-2382 affects Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows RT.

What can exploit CVE-2015-2382?

CVE-2015-2382 can be exploited by local users through a crafted application to access sensitive kernel memory.

Is CVE-2015-2382 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2015-2382 is a local vulnerability, requiring local user access for exploitation.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-2382

low

2.1

CWE

200

14/7/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-2382: 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-2015-2381.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2382?
CVE-2015-2382 has been rated as important by Microsoft due to its potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2382?
To fix CVE-2015-2382, install the security updates provided by Microsoft in the August 2015 security bulletin.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-2382?
CVE-2015-2382 affects Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows RT.
What can exploit CVE-2015-2382?
CVE-2015-2382 can be exploited by local users through a crafted application to access sensitive kernel memory.
Is CVE-2015-2382 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2015-2382 is a local vulnerability, requiring local user access for exploitation.

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