CVE-2015-2527

Published Sep 9, 2015 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS 6.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
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."

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
microsoft
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 5:17 AM
Reserved
Mar 19, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 9, 2015, 12:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:24 AM