CVE-2015-0078
Description
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."
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| windows | - | affected | |
| windows | r2 | affected | |
References
- 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
CWEs
CWE-264
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.