CVE-2015-0003

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

• CWE-476

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72457Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-010Patch, Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100430Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72457Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-010Patch, Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100430Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Published

Feb 11, 2015

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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