Vulnerability Intelligence Report
Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2015-6175
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Memory Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
CISA KEV
SSVC: Active Exploitation
CVSS Base Score
7.8
HIGH
Exploitability:1.9
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:5.17%
Executive Threat Verdict
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-264 ↗CWE-264 (via CISA KEV)
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_1507 | all |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Microsoft Corporation · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2015-08-14T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2015-12-09T11:00:00 |
| Patch Date | 2015-12-08 |
| Last Updated | 2025-10-21T23:55:56 |
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