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CVE-2015-2527

The process-initialization implementation in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Window…

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

Impact

The process-initialization implementation in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 does not properly constrain impersonation levels, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
MicrosoftWindows 10
All versions
MicrosoftWindows 8
All versions
MicrosoftWindows 8.1
All versions
MicrosoftWindows Rt
All versions
MicrosoftWindows Rt 8.1
All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012
All versions
Version r2

Weakness classification

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