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CVE-2015-2478

HIGH · CVSS 7.2 EPSS 1.89%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2015-11-11 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2. It affects Microsoft, Windows.

CVE
CVE-2015-2478
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.2
EPSS
1.89%
Microsoft Windows

Original NVD Description

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, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that triggers a Winsock call referencing an invalid address, aka "Winsock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."