CVE-2015-6175
Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
5.1%
p92
KEV
YES
May 25, 2022
Exploit Today
78
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
5.1%EPSS · 30 days5.2%
2026-09-172026-10-14
Product
Microsoft / Windows
Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Added to KEV
May 25, 2022
Remediate by
Jun 15, 2022
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows contains a vulnerability that allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-6175
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