Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-2553
The kernel 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 mishandles junctions during mountpoint creation, which makes it easier for local users to gain privileges by leveraging certain sandbox access, aka "Windows Mount Point Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2015-2553
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:itanium:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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-2015-2553
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 21 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-2553
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
|
HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
|
10.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-2553
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-2553
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133971/Windows-Sandboxed-Mount-Reparse-Point-Creation-Mitigation-Bypass.html
Windows Sandboxed Mount Reparse Point Creation Mitigation Bypass ≈ Packet StormThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-111
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-111 - Important | Microsoft DocsPatch;Vendor Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38474/
Microsoft Windows 10 - Sandboxed Mount Reparse Point Creation Mitigation Bypass (MS15-111)Exploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033805
Windows Kernel Flaws Let Local Users Gain System Privileges and Bypass Windows Trusted Boot Policy - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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