CVE-2015-6175

Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 5.13%

Published9 Dec 2015
Added to CISA KEV25 May 2022
Remediation due15 Jun 2022

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Memory Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionRequired

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1507all versions

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Patch & vendor advisories

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-135

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-135PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-6175US Government Resource
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034334Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2015-6175 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2015-6175 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 25 May 2022.

How severe is CVE-2015-6175?

CVE-2015-6175 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 5.13% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2015-6175?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6175?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.