Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2015-1701 is a Windows kernel privilege-escalation flaw. An attacker who can already run code locally could gain higher privileges. The source bundle states it was exploited in the wild in April 2015, and CISA lists it in KEV, so legacy exposure deserves urgent attention. The CVE description names Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, and Windows Server 2008 SP2. The structured affected-products field is incomplete, so teams should verify the full Microsoft MS15-051 product matrix before concluding non-exposure. Treat this as high priority where legacy Windows remains in use. It is old, publicly documented, and KEV-listed, which means attackers have used it and defenders should not leave affected systems unverified. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS15-051 guidance and relevant security updates for affected systems.; Inventory legacy Windows Server 2003, Vista, and Server 2008 SP2 assets.; Prioritize compensating controls for systems that cannot receive vendor updates..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 37049CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- MS15-051CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- 37367CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2015/04/probable_apt28_useo.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-1701CVE reference · government-resource
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