CVE-2015-6175Disclosure(microsoft / windows_10_1507)

LOWCVSS 7.8 · HIGHCISA KEV

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Track advisory updates for patch or workaround availability

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Memory Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

0.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Federal remediation due date: 2022-06-15. Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

ACTIVE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • windows_10_1507

Threat summary

  • 1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Technical details provided in 1 signal
  • Disclosure: 1 classified signal
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
Products
windows_10_1507

1 version affected across 1 product

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-05-01: 1Technical Details · 2026-05-01: 105-01
Signal classification1 categories
Disclosure
1100.0%
Full discourse1 post
  • DFIR Lab@DFIR_Lab
    Disclosure

    🚨 HIGH Severity: CVE-2015-6175 (CVSS 7.8) Windows 10 Gold kernel vulnerability allows local privilege escalation via crafted application. Impact: Full system compromise (C/I/A: High) Vector: Local, user interaction required #CVE #Vulnerability #PatchNow #ThreatIntel https://t.co/hAwb5b5Uuk

    Post summary

    The tweet announces a high‑severity Windows 10 kernel vulnerability (CVE‑2015‑6175) that allows local privilege escalation.

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CPE platform detail1 entries

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PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
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