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."
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72902 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031897 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-023 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72902 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031897 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-023 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
21 Nov 2024, 02:22
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72902 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
| References | () http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031897 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
| References | () https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-023 - Patch, Vendor Advisory |
Information
Published : 2015-03-11 10:59
Updated : 2024-11-21 02:22
NVD link : CVE-2015-0078
Mitre link : CVE-2015-0078
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2015-0078
JSON object : View
Products Affected
microsoft
- windows_rt
- windows_8.1
- windows_rt_8.1
- windows_server_2012
- windows_8
CWE
CWE-264
Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls