What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-0078?

CVE-2015-0078 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 4.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-0078?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2015-0078. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Windows 8 CVE-2015-0078

HIGH

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2015-03-11 secure@microsoft.com

Privilege Escalation Microsoft Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Windows Rt Windows Rt 8 1 Windows Server 2012

7.2

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.2 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 11, 2015 - 10:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.2

DescriptionCVE.org

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."

AnalysisAI

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. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. 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." Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt, 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.