CVE-2015-6175
Published: May 25, 2022
Official Description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows contains a vulnerability that allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.
CISA KEV Advisory
Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
The kernel in Microsoft Windows contains a vulnerability that allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
This high-severity vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows kernel allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and an EPSS score of 0.02842 confirm it as a known and actively exploited vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to an attacker gaining higher-level access on the system.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild, as confirmed by CISA's KEV catalog. Exploitation requires local user access and a crafted application.
Apply all available security updates and patches for Microsoft Windows. Implement principle of least privilege for all user accounts and restrict the execution of untrusted applications.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-6175 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2015-6175 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-6175 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1