CVE-2015-2360
CVE-2015-2360 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-05-25). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-05-25)
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2015-2453
- EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-05-25)
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 7
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and R2 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 or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-2360?
- win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and R2 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 or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2015-2360?
- CVE-2015-2360 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2015-2360 being actively exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2015-2360 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-05-25, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-2360?
- CVE-2015-2360 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 7. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-2360?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
- Does CVE-2015-2360 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2015-2360 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2015-2453. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-05-25).
- When was CVE-2015-2360 published?
- CVE-2015-2360 was published on 2015-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75025
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032525
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-061
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-2360
Affected products (13)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:r2:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:itanium:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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