CVE-2015-6175
CVE-2015-6175 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-05-25).
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-05-25)
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2015-6118
- EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-05-25)
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10 1507
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Memory Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-6175?
- The kernel in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Memory Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2015-6175?
- CVE-2015-6175 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2015-6175 being actively exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2015-6175 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-2015-6175?
- CVE-2015-6175 affects Microsoft Windows 10 1507. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-6175?
- 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-2015-6175 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2015-6175 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2015-6118. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-05-25).
- When was CVE-2015-6175 published?
- CVE-2015-6175 was published on 2015-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034334
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-135
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-6175
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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