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CVE-2015-1701

7.8 · HIGHActively Exploited

Win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, as exploited in the wild…

Published Apr 21, 2015microsoftEPSS 55.92%

Overview

CVE-2015-1701 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2003_server. It was published on April 21, 2015 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, as exploited in the wild in April 2015, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2003_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/May/34Reftwitter.com/symantec/statuses/590208710527549440Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/74245Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1032155Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-051Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/37049/Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/37367/Refwww.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2015/04/probable_apt28_useo.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/May/34Reftwitter.com/symantec/statuses/590208710527549440

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1701?

CVE-2015-1701 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2003_server. It was published on April 21, 2015 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2015-1701?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-1701?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2003_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-1701?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-1701 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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