What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-0012?

CVE-2015-0012 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 3.9%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-0012?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2015-0012. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Virtual Machine Manager CVE-2015-0012

MEDIUM

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2015-02-11 secure@microsoft.com

Privilege Escalation Microsoft Virtual Machine Manager

6.9

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.9 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 11, 2015 - 03:00 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.9

DescriptionCVE.org

Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) 2012 R2 Update Rollup 4 does not properly validate the roles of users, which allows local users to obtain server and virtual-machine administrative privileges by establishing a server session with Active Directory credentials, aka "Virtual Machine Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) 2012 R2 Update Rollup 4 does not properly validate the roles of users, which allows local users to obtain server and virtual-machine administrative privileges by establishing a server session with Active Directory credentials, aka "Virtual Machine Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." Affected products include: Microsoft Virtual Machine Manager.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.