high7.2
CVE-2015-0078
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 does not properly valid…
Impact
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 does not properly validate the token of a calling thread, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions Version r2 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72902
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031897
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-023
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72902
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031897
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-023