CVE-2015-2554

UnknownEPSS 3.55%

Last modified

CVE-2015-2554 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Object Reference Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 3.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Object Reference Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.55%

87.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 10All versions
MicrosoftWindows 7All versionsSp1
MicrosoftWindows 8All versions
MicrosoftWindows 8.1All versions
MicrosoftWindows RtAll versions
MicrosoftWindows Rt 8.1All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008r2Sp1
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012r2
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versionsSp2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2554?
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Object Reference Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-2554?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2554 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2554?
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