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CVE-2015-1701

CISA KEV

Published March 3, 2022 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official 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.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
MicrosoftWin32k

Patch Status

Patch by 2022-03-24

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2015-1701.