CVE-2015-2546: Microsoft Win32k Memory Corruption Vulnerability
CVE-2015-2546 · Severity: critical · CVSS 8.2 · Exploited in the wild · Published 2022-03-15
A memory corruption vulnerability in the Microsoft Win32k kernel-mode driver allows local attackers to elevate privileges via a crafted application. This flaw is distinct from other 2015 Win32k vulnerabilities and has been observed being exploited in the wild.
Yes. CVE-2015-2546 is known to be exploited in the wild, first recorded on 15 March 2022. Treat it as urgent.
How severe is CVE-2015-2546?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 8.2, published 15 March 2022.
Which products and versions are affected?
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2 SP1; Microsoft Windows 7 SP1; Microsoft Windows 8 Gold; and 4 more.
Is there a fix for CVE-2015-2546?
A patch was published on 2015-09-08: Microsoft released security bulletin MS15-097 to address the issue. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2015-2546 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in an operating system.
Am I affected by CVE-2015-2546?
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 Vista SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2 SP1
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1
Microsoft Windows 8 Gold
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Gold
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Gold, R2
Microsoft Windows RT Gold, 8.1
Microsoft Windows 10 Gold
Timeline
2015-09-08: patched: Microsoft released security bulletin MS15-097 to address the issue.
2022-03-15: kev added: CISA added this vulnerability to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.