CVE-2015-2527

Summary

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."

Impact & exploitability

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected products we track (1)

Recommendation

Apply the vendor fix promptly. Open any affected product above for its exact safe version.

Official patch: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-097 ↗

Additional information

• NVD record
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-097Patch
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76599Advisory
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033485Advisory
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38199/Advisory