CVE-2015-0078

Name: CVE-2015-0078
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-03-11T10:59:07.997+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0078 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.68%

73.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 8	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Rt	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2

References

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

Timeline

Published: Mar 11, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0078?

How severe is CVE-2015-0078?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0078 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0078?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST