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CVE-2015-1701 - Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Project:Microsoft

Product:Win32k

Date Added:2022-03-03Due Date:2022-03-24

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

An unspecified vulnerability exists in the Win32k.sys kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows Server that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Known

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1701