CVE-2015-0073: microsoft windows_7
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2015-0073 is a high (CVSS 7.2) vulnerability in microsoft windows_7. EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 11-03-2015PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The Windows Registry Virtualization feature in the kernel in Microsoft 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 does not properly restrict changes to virtual stores, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Registry Virtualization Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
1.82%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
78%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.82% on 18-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
1 vendor · 9 products
References
3 links
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-025Vendor AdvisoryX Refsource MSPatch