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HIGH SEVERITY
CVE-2015-6175 Microsoft · Windows

Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH
7.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

2.84 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
85.9 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 85.9% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

May 25, 2022

Remediation Due

Jun 15, 2022

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

The kernel in Microsoft Windows contains a vulnerability that allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence