CVE-2015-1723

Microsoft Windows - Use-After-Free in Kernel-Mode Drivers

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2015-1723. PoCs published by Nils Sommer.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit triggers a vulnerability in Win7 32-bit systems, requiring compilation in release mode and potentially multiple runs to induce a crash. The PoC is linked to a detailed analysis and binary payload hosted on GitLab.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and R2 SP2, 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 gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Microsoft Windows Station Use After Free Vulnerability."

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Nils Sommer · textdoswindows_x86
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38273

This exploit triggers a vulnerability in Win7 32-bit systems, requiring compilation in release mode and potentially multiple runs to induce a crash. The PoC is linked to a detailed analysis and binary payload hosted on GitLab.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Racy
Target: Windows 7 32-bit
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Win7 32-bit environment · Release mode compilation · Multiple execution attempts
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38273/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032525
Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_ms
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-061

Scores

EPSS 0.0333
EPSS Percentile 87.1%

Details

CWE
CWE-416
Status published
Products (12)
microsoft/windows_7
microsoft/windows_8
microsoft/windows_8.1
microsoft/windows_rt
microsoft/windows_rt_8.1
microsoft/windows_server_2003
microsoft/windows_server_2003 r2 sp2
microsoft/windows_server_2008
microsoft/windows_server_2008 r2 sp1 (2 CPE variants)
microsoft/windows_server_2012
... and 2 more
Published Jun 10, 2015
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026