What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-2527?

CVE-2015-2527 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: 14.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2015-2527?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2015-2527. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 14.9%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-2527?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2015-2527. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Windows 10 CVE-2015-2527

HIGH

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

2015-09-09 secure@microsoft.com

Privilege Escalation Microsoft Windows 10 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

Sep 09, 2015 - 00:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.2

DescriptionCVE.org

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."

AnalysisAI

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. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 14.9%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. 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." Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1.

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.