CVE-2015-0084

Description

The Task Scheduler in Microsoft 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 does not properly constrain impersonation levels, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions on launching executable files via a crafted task, aka "Task Scheduler Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.22% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-028 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031893 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72913 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0084?
CVE-2015-0084 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-0084?
To fix CVE-2015-0084, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-0084 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-0084 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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