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HIGH SEVERITY Ransomware Linked
CVE-2015-2546 Microsoft · Win32k

Microsoft Win32k Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Critical Threat Advisory: This vulnerability is documented in active Ransomware campaigns. Immediate remediation required.

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH
8.2 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

39.93 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
97.2 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 97.2% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Mar 15, 2022

Remediation Due

Apr 05, 2022

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

The kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows OS and Server allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence