Vulnerability in N/a

CVE-2015-2546

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 privilege…

EPSS: 0.406 (97.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • N/a — versions n/a

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: .

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Known ransomware campaign use: yes.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

  • 1033485 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
  • MS15-097 (x_refsource_MS, vendor-advisory)
  • 76608 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2546?
CVE-2015-2546 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2015-09-09.
Is CVE-2015-2546 known to be exploited?
Yes. CVE-2015-2546 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-03-15), indicating it is being actively exploited. 29 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.