CVE-2015-0058

Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 - Use-After-Free in win32k.sys Cursor Object

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2015-0058.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a Windows kernel vulnerability (CVE-2015-0003) to achieve local privilege escalation by manipulating WM_SYSTIMER messages and replacing process tokens. It targets multiple Windows versions (XP/2K3/VISTA/2K8/7) and includes shellcode execution for token swapping.

Description

Double free vulnerability in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows RT 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Cursor Object Double Free Vulnerability."

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
localwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37098

This exploit leverages a Windows kernel vulnerability (CVE-2015-0003) to achieve local privilege escalation by manipulating WM_SYSTIMER messages and replacing process tokens. It targets multiple Windows versions (XP/2K3/VISTA/2K8/7) and includes shellcode execution for token swapping.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Windows (XP/2K3/VISTA/2K8/7)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Local access to the target system · Vulnerable Windows kernel version
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 19, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_ms
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-010
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100432
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72468

Scores

EPSS 0.0269
EPSS Percentile 83.9%

Details

CWE
CWE-415
Status published
Products (3)
microsoft/windows_8.1
microsoft/windows_rt_8.1
microsoft/windows_server_2012 r2
Published Feb 11, 2015
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026