VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2015-0073
CVSS score7.2 HIGH
EPSS probability1.82%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2015-03-11
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Description
The Windows Registry Virtualization feature in 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, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not properly restrict changes to virtual stores, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Registry Virtualization Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Primary references
- secure@microsoft.com — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- secure@microsoft.com — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- secure@microsoft.com — Patch, Vendor Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Patch, Vendor Advisory