CVE-2015-2360: Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2015-2360 · Severity: critical · CVSS 8.8 · Exploited in the wild · Published 2022-05-25
A memory corruption vulnerability in win32k.sys within the Microsoft Windows kernel-mode driver allows local users to gain elevated privileges or cause a denial of service. The flaw is triggered via a crafted application and has been observed being exploited in the wild.
Yes. CVE-2015-2360 is known to be exploited in the wild, first recorded on 25 May 2022. Treat it as urgent.
How severe is CVE-2015-2360?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 25 May 2022.
Which products and versions are affected?
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and R2 SP2; Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Microsoft Windows 7 SP1; and 4 more.
Is there a fix for CVE-2015-2360?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2015-2360 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in an operating system.
Am I affected by CVE-2015-2360?
Check whether you run Microsoft Win32K. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.
Affected products
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and R2 SP2
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1
Microsoft Windows 8 Gold
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Gold
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2
Microsoft Windows RT Gold and 8.1
Timeline
2015-06-09: advisory: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-061 published
2022-05-25: kev added: Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog