CVE-2015-0078 Information

Description

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2 and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not properly validate the token of a calling thread which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application aka \Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.\

Reference

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72902 http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031897 https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-023