CVE-2015-2546 — The kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2…¶
Key facts
CVE-2015-2546 is a High (8.2) vulnerability: The kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab. It is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog (added 2022-03-15), confirming active exploitation in the wild, and is linked to known ransomware campaigns.
Actively exploited — on the CISA KEV catalog
CVE-2015-2546 is listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog (added 2022-03-15), confirming exploitation in the wild. It is linked to known ransomware campaigns. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-04-05. Prioritise patching and deploy the detection and prevention rules below.
| CVE | CVE-2015-2546 |
| Severity | High (8.2) |
| CISA KEV | Actively exploited (added 2022-03-15) · ransomware |
| Detection / prevention | — |
| PoC | poc.py |
| Source | 2015/CVE-2015-2546/ |
Details¶
English | 한국어
Description¶
The kernel-mode driver in 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 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Memory Corruption Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2511, CVE-2015-2517, and CVE-2015-2518.
Vulnerability Details¶
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2015-2546 |
| CVSS Score | 8.2 |
Proof of Concept¶
Download¶
# Download PoC script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fankh/vulnerability-poc/main/2015/CVE-2015-2546/poc.py
Usage¶
# Run PoC against target
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL>
# With authentication
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL> --username <USER> --password <PASS>
⚠️ Warning: This PoC is for authorized security testing only. It uses detection-only techniques and does not exploit or damage target systems.
Test Lab¶
This repository includes a Docker-based test environment with both vulnerable and patched applications.
Quick Start¶
# Clone and navigate to CVE directory
cd CVE-2015-2546
# Start both applications
docker-compose up -d
# Run tests
./run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac
./run-tests.ps1 # Windows PowerShell
Application Endpoints¶
| Application | URL | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerable App | http://localhost:8080 | Shows vulnerability |
| Patched App | http://localhost:8081 | Demonstrates fix |
Directory Structure¶
├── README.md # English documentation
├── README_KO.md # Korean documentation
├── poc.py # PoC detection script
├── docker-compose.yml # Container orchestration
├── run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac test runner
├── run-tests.ps1 # Windows test runner
├── vulnerable-app/ # Vulnerable version
│ ├── app.py
│ ├── Dockerfile
│ └── requirements.txt
└── patched-app/ # Fixed version
├── app.py
├── Dockerfile
└── requirements.txt
References¶
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76608
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033485
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-097
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76608
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033485
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-097
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-2546
Generated by PoC Generator on 2026-07-29T05:15:33.759654801
Frequently asked questions¶
What is CVE-2015-2546?¶
CVE-2015-2546 is a High (8.2) vulnerability: The kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab. It is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog (added 2022-03-15), confirming active exploitation in the wild, and is linked to known ransomware campaigns.
How do I detect CVE-2015-2546?¶
Run the detection-only PoC included with this entry against your Docker test lab to confirm whether a target is affected; pair it with your own IDS logging.
How do I block or mitigate CVE-2015-2546?¶
Upgrade to a fixed version per the vendor advisory; the NVD record lists the affected versions. Use the included PoC to verify your remediation.
Is CVE-2015-2546 actively exploited?¶
Yes. CVE-2015-2546 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 2022-03-15, which means it has been exploited in the wild. CISA also links it to known ransomware campaigns. CISA set a federal remediation deadline of 2022-04-05. Prioritise patching and deploy the detection and prevention rules above.
For authorized security testing and research only. See the full source and NVD record.