7.2

CVE-2015-0057: microsoft windows_7

CVSS: 7.2v2.0HighModified
Published 11-02-2015Last modified 06-08-2024
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2015-0057 is a high (CVSS 7.2) vulnerability in microsoft windows_7. EPSS estimates a 12.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96.2% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.

Overall risk
41/100
0100
Medium · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)
EPSS score
12.75%
0%100%
Medium · 0.00 pp in 30 days
KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits2exploit-database

Timeline

  1. 11-02-2015
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 06-08-2024
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

CVSS metrics

1 score · 1 source · 1 version

EPSS trend

Probability

12.75%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

96%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

0.00 pp

From 12.75% on 18-09-2026

18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score
12.75%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs

Not in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.

Public exploits

2 found
  • exploit-databaselocalwindowsUnverified

    Microsoft Windows - Local Privilege Escalation (MS15-010)

    Maturity: poc

  • exploit-databaselocalwindows_x86-64Verified

    Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 'win32k' Local Privilege Escalation (MS15-010)

    Maturity: weaponized

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Microsoft9 products

1 vendor · 9 products

References

4 links