CVE-2015-6101: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-6101: The kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Wi...

The kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Memory Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6100.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 07:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-6101 is a Microsoft Windows kernel flaw that can let a local user gain higher privileges by running a crafted application. It matters most on older, unpatched Windows systems because it can turn limited access into deeper system control. Exposure is most likely on unpatched Windows Vista SP2, Server 2008 SP2/R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8/8.1, Server 2012/R2, Windows RT, and early Windows 10 releases. Prioritize remediation for internet-adjacent, shared, or high-value Windows systems. This is not described as remotely exploitable, but it can materially increase impact after an attacker or malicious insider gets local execution. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS15-115 and apply the applicable security updates.; Prioritize legacy Windows servers and desktops still running listed affected versions.; Remove or isolate unsupported Windows versions where vendor updates are no longer available..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 21:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 11, 2015, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

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MS15-115CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
38795CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

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