High · published April 21, 2015
CVSS calls it high at 7.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.0th percentile for exploit probability.
🚨 Local users can elevate their privileges with a crafted application! This sneaky vulnerability in Win32k.sys affects Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP2, and Server 2008 SP2. ⚡ Think of it like a hotel employee who finds a way to access the top floor suite without the proper keycard. Instead of being restricted to their regular duties, they can waltz right into the VIP area and do as they please! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the system, potentially allowing them to install programs, view sensitive data, or make system-level changes. This can lead to devastating consequences as they could compromise the entire system and access restricted information.
Think of it like a hotel employee who finds a way to access the top floor suite without the proper keycard. Instead of being restricted to their regular duties, they can waltz right into the VIP area and do as they please! CVE-2015-1701 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Win32k.sys driver of Microsoft Windows. A local user can execute a specially crafted application that bypasses normal privilege restrictions, enabling unauthorized actions on the system.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the system, potentially allowing them to install programs, view sensitive data, or make system-level changes. This can lead to devastating consequences as they could compromise the entire system and access restricted information. To mitigate this risk, ensure that systems are updated to the latest service packs and patches. For affected versions, upgrade to a more secure and supported version of Windows to eliminate the vulnerability. Regularly audit user permissions to ensure only trusted individuals have access. You’ve got this! With these steps, you can fortify your system against this vulnerability and maintain your security hero status! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft/windows_2003_server | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_2003_server | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_7 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2008 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_vista | all versions | — |