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CVE-2015-1727

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and R2 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7...

Published: Jun 10, 2015
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: microsoft
Evidence observed: Sep 22, 2015

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

3.4%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 88.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and R2 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Pool Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

Sources

Microsoft Windows Kernel - Pool Buffer Overflow Drawing Caption Bar (MS15-061)Exploit
Nils Sommer · windows_x86 · Sep 22, 2015

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