CVE-2015-0078

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."

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72902

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031897

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-023

Details

Risk Information

CVSS v2