CVE-2015-6175

HIGHNVD 7.89.0▲Trending — 4 sources updated this weekExploited in the wild

7.8

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Memory Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

CVSS v3: 7.8
EG Score: 9.0(high)
EPSS: 89.7%
KEV: ⚠ Exploited

Published

December 9, 2015

Last Modified

April 22, 2026

Advisory Details (3)

Auto-updated May 19, 2026

⚠️ Active exploitation confirmed. Patch available. Sources: cisa.

cisa Patch Available🔴 Active Exploitation

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA. Listed in CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-6175

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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-135 - Important | Microsoft Learn

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-135

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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034334

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 20× in last 7d / 20× in last 30d)

Each row is a source pipeline that fetched or updated this CVE on that date, with what changed. For example, "NVD update" means NVD published or revised its analysis for this CVE; "MITRE cvelistV5" means we ingested or refreshed it from the CNA feed. Most recent first.

2026-06-10 04:35 UTCEG score recompute
2026-06-10 04:35 UTCGHSA enrichment
2026-06-10 00:22 UTCEG score recompute
2026-06-10 00:22 UTCGHSA enrichment
2026-06-09 20:08 UTCEG score recompute
2026-06-09 20:08 UTCGHSA enrichment
2026-06-09 18:42 UTCCISA KEV update
2026-06-09 17:12 UTCCISA KEV update
2026-06-09 15:54 UTCEG score recompute
2026-06-09 15:54 UTCGHSA enrichment
2026-06-09 11:40 UTCEG score recompute
2026-06-09 11:40 UTCGHSA enrichment
2026-06-09 07:27 UTCEG score recompute
2026-06-09 07:26 UTCGHSA enrichment
2026-06-09 03:13 UTCEG score recompute
2026-06-09 03:12 UTCGHSA enrichment
2026-06-08 22:59 UTCEG score recompute
2026-06-08 22:59 UTCGHSA enrichment
2026-06-08 19:16 UTCCISA KEV update
2026-06-08 18:45 UTCEG score recompute

Frequently asked(6)

What is CVE-2015-6175?

CVE-2015-6175 is a high vulnerability published on December 9, 2015. The kernel in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Memory Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

When was CVE-2015-6175 disclosed?

CVE-2015-6175 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 9, 2015, with the most recent update on April 22, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2015-6175 actively exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2015-6175 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on May 25, 2022, affecting Microsoft Windows. KEV listing indicates confirmed exploitation in the wild; this CVE warrants immediate patching attention.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-6175?

CVE-2015-6175 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (NVD). EchelonGraph synthesises NVD + CISA KEV + FIRST EPSS + GHSA into a combined EG score of 9.0.

Which products are affected by CVE-2015-6175?

CVE-2015-6175 affects Microsoft Windows. The full affected-products list, including version ranges and fixed versions, is shown in the Affected Packages section of this page.

How do I remediate CVE-2015-6175?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2015-6175, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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