CVE-2015-1726

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

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2015-1726. PoCs published by Nils Sommer.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a use-after-free vulnerability in the Windows GDI component, specifically in the handling of brush objects. The PoC demonstrates reliable exploitation by referencing freed memory in the THREADINFO object, leading to potential privilege escalation.

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 Kernel Brush Object Use After Free Vulnerability."

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Nils Sommer · textdoswindows_x86
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38269

This exploit targets a use-after-free vulnerability in the Windows GDI component, specifically in the handling of brush objects. The PoC demonstrates reliable exploitation by referencing freed memory in the THREADINFO object, leading to potential privilege escalation.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Windows (specific versions affected by CVE-2015-1726)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable Windows system · Ability to execute arbitrary code on the target
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/38269/
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 0.0336
EPSS Percentile 87.2%

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