Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-2524
Potential exploit
Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 do not properly constrain impersonation levels, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Task Management Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2528.
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2015-2524
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-2524
11.28%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 93 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-2524
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-2524
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-2524
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38202/
Microsoft Windows - CreateObjectTask SettingsSyncDiagnostics Privilege EscalationExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033494
Windows Task Manager Bugs Let Local Users Obtain System Privileges - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-102
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-102 - Important | Microsoft DocsPatch;Vendor Advisory
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