CVE-2015-2554: microsoft windows_10
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2015-2554 is a high (CVSS 7.2) vulnerability in microsoft windows_10. EPSS estimates a 3.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 88.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 14-10-2015PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Object Reference Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
3.31%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
88%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.25 pp
From 3.55% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundMicrosoft Windows - NtCreateLowBoxToken Handle Capture Local Denial of Service / Privilege Escalation (MS15-111)
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
1 vendor · 9 products
References
4 links
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-111Vendor AdvisoryX Refsource MSPatch