NULL pointer dereference in Microsoft Windows 7
CVE-2015-0003
win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
EPSS: 0.045 (90.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secure@microsoft.com (x_refsource_MS, vendor-advisory, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- secure@microsoft.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF)
- secure@microsoft.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-0003?
- CVE-2015-0003 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. Published 2015-02-11.
- Is CVE-2015-0003 known to be exploited?
- 5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.