VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2015-2453

CVSS score4.7 MEDIUM

EPSS probability2.44%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2015-08-15

Last modified2026-06-17

CVSS vectorAV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

Description

The Client/Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) 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 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application that continues to execute during a subsequent user's login session, aka "Windows CSRSS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Weakness classification

CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Primary references

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 — Patch, Vendor Advisory