7.2

CVE-2015-2366: microsoft windows_7

CVSS: 7.2v2.0HighModified
Published 14-07-2015Last modified 06-08-2024
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2015-2366 is a high (CVSS 7.2) vulnerability in microsoft windows_7. EPSS estimates a 3.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 88.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Overall risk
39/100
0100
Medium · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)
EPSS score
3.46%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 days
KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1exploit-database

Timeline

  1. 14-07-2015
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 06-08-2024
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 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

3.46%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

89%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

0.00 pp

From 3.46% on 20-09-2026

20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score
3.46%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs

Not in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.

Public exploits

1 found
  • exploit-databasedoswindows_x86Verified

    Microsoft Windows Kernel - 'DeferWindowPos' Use-After-Free (MS15-073)

    Maturity: poc

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Microsoft7 products

1 vendor · 7 products

References

3 links