6.9
MEDIUM
CVE-2015-2418
Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) race condition vulnerability
Description

Race condition in Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) before 5.26 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted DLL, aka "MSRT Race Condition Vulnerability."

INFO

Published Date :

July 20, 2015, 6:59 p.m.

Last Modified :

Aug. 9, 2021, 4:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

10.0

Exploitability Score :

3.4
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2015-2418 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Microsoft malicious_software_removal_tool
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2015-2418.

URL Resource
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163755/Microsoft-Windows-Malicious-Software-Removal-Tool-Privilege-Escalation.html
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032901
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/3074162 Patch Vendor Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2015-2418 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Aug. 09, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163755/Microsoft-Windows-Malicious-Software-Removal-Tool-Privilege-Escalation.html [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Sep. 22, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032901 [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Translated by [email protected]

    Jul. 27, 2015

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed Translation Vulnerabilidad en Race condition en Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) anterior a 5.26 permite a usuarios locales obtener privilegios a través de DLL manipulado
    Added Translation Vulnerabilidad en Race condition en Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) anterior a 5.26 permite a usuarios locales obtener privilegios a través de DLL manipulado, también conocida como "MSRT Race Condition Vulnerability".
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jul. 22, 2015

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description Race condition in Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) before 5.26 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted DLL. Race condition in Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) before 5.26 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted DLL, aka "MSRT Race Condition Vulnerability."
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Jul. 21, 2015

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:malicious_software_removal_tool:5.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous)
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
    Changed Reference Type https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/3074162 No Types Assigned https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/3074162 Advisory, Patch
    Added CWE CWE-362
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jul. 21, 2015

    Action Type Old Value New Value
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.05 }} 0.00%

score

0.14157

percentile

CVSS2 - Vulnerability Scoring System
Access Vector
Access Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality
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Availability