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CVE-2015-2546 CISA KEV · Actively exploitedLinked to ransomware

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CVSS score

8.2

EPSS probability

%10.1

Risk score

1.7

Published

11 y ago

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2015-2546 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

The kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Memory Corruption Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2511, CVE-2015-2517, and CVE-2015-2518.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2015-2546 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1n/an/a View
2microsoftwindows 10 1507 View
3microsoftWindows 7 View
4microsoftwindows 8 View
5microsoftWindows 8.1 View
6microsoftwindows rt View
7microsoftwindows rt 8.1 View
8microsoftwindows server 2008 View
9microsoftwindows server 2008 View
10microsoftwindows server 2012 View
11microsoftwindows server 2012 View
12microsoftwindows vista View
Total affected vendors: 2|Products: 12

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
8.2CVSS V3_1HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HCVE ADP
8.2CVSS V31HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HNVD
6.9CVSS V2—AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CNVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch verified

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Open source
canonical

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Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Apply the official update named in the evidence only to the matching product and version.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

This CVE is marked as actively exploited in the CISA KEV catalogue, but no verified, downloadable public PoC or Metasploit module has been found yet. Evidence of active exploitation does not mean that public exploit code exists.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2015-2546 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2015-2546 weaknesses.

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
PermissionsLow
UserGerekiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

8.2 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityLowPrivilegesLowUser Interact.RequiredConfidentialityLowIntegrityHighAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow privileges
User Interaction—
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)High
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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