Windows 8 1
CVE-2015-0058
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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Double free vulnerability in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows RT 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Cursor Object Double Free Vulnerability."
AnalysisAI
Double free vulnerability in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows RT 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-415. Double free vulnerability in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows RT 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Cursor Object Double Free Vulnerability." Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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