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CVE-2015-2554

HighPublished

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows local users to gain...

Published: Oct 14, 2015
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: microsoft
Evidence observed: Oct 30, 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

3.6%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 88.8%
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

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Object Reference Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Sources

Microsoft Windows - NtCreateLowBoxToken Handle Capture Local Denial of Service / Privilege Escalation (MS15-111)Exploit
Google Security Research · windows · Oct 30, 2015

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