CVE-2015-0078

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not properly validate the token of a calling thread, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

• CWE-264

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72902Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031897Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-023Patch, Vendor Advisory
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72902Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031897Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-023Patch, Vendor Advisory

Published

Mar 11, 2015

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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