CVE-2015-2418
medium
CVSS v3
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CVSS v2
6.9
VIR risk
6.9
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."
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
20%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: secure@microsoft.com — https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/3074162
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | malicious_software_removal_tool | {"endIncluding":"5.25"} | |
References
- 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
- 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
CWEs
CWE-362
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.