Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Technical Severity

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

4.81 %

Predictive Probability

Percentile Rank

89.6 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 89.6% 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.

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National Vulnerability Database

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-6175