CVE-2015-2360VulnerabilityPublished 05/25/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2015-2360: Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Affects Microsoft Win32kSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 05/25/2022
KEV deadline: 06/15/2022
EPSS: 14.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 96% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-2360 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2015-2360 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Win32k.sys kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows. It allows local users to gain elevated privileges or cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

Summary

The vulnerability exists in the Win32k.sys component of Microsoft Windows kernel-mode drivers. Local attackers can exploit this flaw to escalate privileges or disrupt system availability via denial-of-service. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2015-2360 and is associated with CWE-119 (improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer). Exploitation has been observed in the wild, indicating active threat usage. No detailed patch or remediation information is included in the provided data.

Impact

Successful exploitation allows local users to elevate their privileges on affected Windows systems or cause denial-of-service, potentially impacting system stability and security. The presence of known exploits in the wild increases the risk of active attacks leveraging this vulnerability.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until official fixes are confirmed and applied, restrict local user access and monitor for exploitation attempts. No vendor advisory or patch links are provided in the current data.

Weaknesses

CWE-119Buffer Errors (Memory Bounds) (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 11:50:03 UTC

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