Actively exploited
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog since March 3, 2022.
CVE-2015-1701
Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Added to KEV March 3, 2022
Alert details
- Source feed
- CISA KEV
- CVE ID
- CVE-2015-1701
- CWE
- CWE-264
- Affected products
- Win32k · Microsoft Win32k · Microsoft
What happened
An unspecified vulnerability exists in the Win32k.sys kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows Server that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
What it means for your business
Microsoft Win32k is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (CVE-2015-1701). An unspecified vulnerability exists in the Win32k.sys kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows Server that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. CISA remediation due date: 2022-03-24. If you need help checking exposure, call (864) 335-9223.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: March 24, 2022
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