CVE-2015-6175 Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation
Local attackers can gain elevated privileges on Windows 10 systems by exploiting a vulnerability in the kernel via a crafted application.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 25 May 2022
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-6175?
CVE-2015-6175 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507, published on 9 Dec 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6175?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6175?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6175 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 15 Jun 2022.
Is CVE-2015-6175 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2015-6175 in the wild since at least 25 May 2022.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-4r4r-223f-8hjj.