CVE-2015-0016 : Directory traversal vulnerability in the TS WebProxy (aka TSWbPrxy) component in

Directory traversal vulnerability in the TS WebProxy (aka TSWbPrxy) component in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted pathname in an executable file, as demonstrated by a transition from Low Integrity to Medium Integrity, aka "Directory Traversal Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Published 2015-01-13 22:59:07

Updated 2024-07-02 12:18:05

Source Microsoft Corporation

View at NVD, CVE.org

Vulnerability category: Directory traversalGain privilege

Products affected by CVE-2015-0016

Microsoft » Windows Vista » Version: N/A Update SP2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Microsoft » Windows Server 2008 » Version: R2 Update SP1
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Microsoft » Windows 7 » Version: N/A Update SP1
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Microsoft » Windows 8 » Version: N/A
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Microsoft » Windows Server 2012 » Version: N/A Update Gold
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Microsoft » Windows Server 2012 » Version: R2 For X64
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
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Microsoft » Windows Rt » Version: N/A Update Gold
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt:-:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Microsoft » Windows 8.1 » Version: N/A
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Microsoft » Windows Rt 8.1 » Version: N/A
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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CVE-2015-0016 is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

CISA vulnerability name:

Microsoft Windows TS WebProxy Directory Traversal Vulnerability

CISA required action:

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA description:

Directory traversal vulnerability in the TS WebProxy (TSWbPrxy) component in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to escalate privileges.

Notes:

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-0016

Added on 2022-05-25 Action due date 2022-06-15

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-0016

EPSS FAQ

87.45%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 99 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

Metasploit modules for CVE-2015-0016

MS15-004 Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Web Proxy IE Sandbox Escape

Disclosure Date: 2015-01-13

First seen: 2020-04-26

exploit/windows/local/ms15_004_tswbproxy

This module abuses a process creation policy in Internet Explorer's sandbox; specifically, Microsoft's RemoteApp and Desktop Connections runtime proxy, TSWbPrxy.exe. This vulnerability allows the attacker to escape the Protected Mode and execute code

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CVSS scores for CVE-2015-0016

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source	First Seen
9.3	HIGH	AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C	8.6	10.0	NIST
Access Vector: Network Access Complexity: Medium Authentication: None Confidentiality Impact: Complete Integrity Impact: Complete Availability Impact: Complete
7.8	HIGH	CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H	1.8	5.9	NIST	2024-07-02
Attack Vector: Local Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: None User Interaction: Required Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: High Integrity: High Availability: High

CWE ids for CVE-2015-0016

CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2015-0016

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71965

Microsoft Windows CVE-2015-0016 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Broken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/cve-2015-0016-escaping-the-internet-explorer-sandbox/

CVE-2015-0016: Escaping the Internet Explorer Sandbox - TrendLabs Security Intelligence Blog
Exploit
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35983

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services - Web Proxy IE Sandbox Escape (MS15-004) (Metasploit) - Windows local Exploit
Exploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-004

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-004 - Important | Microsoft Docs
Patch;Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99516

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3025421 is not installed CVE-2015-0016 Vulnerability Report
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130201/MS15-004-Microsoft-Remote-Desktop-Services-Web-Proxy-IE-Sandbox-Escape.html

MS15-004 Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Web Proxy IE Sandbox Escape ≈ Packet Storm
Exploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/62076

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Broken Link
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031524

Microsoft Windows TS WebProxy Component Directory Traversal Flaw Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
Broken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99515

Microsoft Windows Components privilege escalation CVE-2015-0016 Vulnerability Report
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry

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