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7.2
CVE-2015-6133: Windows 8‑10 may let local users gain admin rights
CVE-2015-6133 · published 10 years ago
Summary
The Windows operating system versions listed can load code incorrectly, allowing someone with local access to run a specially crafted program and elevate their privileges. This could let an attacker obtain administrative control on the affected computers. Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to fix the loading process.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10 |
1511 cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| microsoft | windows_8 |
All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| microsoft | windows_8.1 |
All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| microsoft | windows_rt |
All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| microsoft | windows_rt_8.1 |
All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 |
r2 cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mishandle library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a...
Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mishandle library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Library Loading Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034338 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-13... Patch Vendor Advisory
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.2
High
Type
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Timeline
Published9 Dec 2015
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-6133 · NVD
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