KEV Entry

CVE-2015-1701

Known Exploited Vulnerability Entry CISA

Entry Details
Confirmed Exploited

CVE-2015-1701

2022-03-03 01:00 CET


Timestamps

2022-03-03

2022-03-03


Scope

Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability | Affected: Microsoft / Win32k | Description: An unspecified vulnerability exists in the Win32k.sys kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows Server that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. | Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions. | Due date: 2022-03-24 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Known | Notes (KEV): https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1701


References
  • {'id': 'CVE-2015-1701', 'url': 'https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2015-1701'}

8d7e0d20-0f4a-4e7f-8c34-7efd25d5b525

CISA
405284c2-e461-4670-8979-7fd2c9755a60

2026-10-02 08:10 CEST

2026-10-02 08:10 CEST

Evidence
1
Type Source Signal Confidence Details GCVE Metadata
vendor_report cisa-kev successful_exploitation 0.80
View details
{
  "cwes": [
    "CWE-264"
  ],
  "date_added": "2022-03-03",
  "due_date": "2022-03-24",
  "feed": "CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Known",
  "product": "Win32k",
  "vendorProject": "Microsoft",
  "vulnerabilityName": "Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability"
}
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