CVE-2015-0078

Published Mar 11, 2015 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS 1.7% KEV · Not listed
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."

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-0116 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."
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
microsoft
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 3:55 AM
Reserved
Nov 18, 2014, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 11, 2015, 10:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:19 AM