What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-2465?

CVE-2015-2465 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (Low). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-2465?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2015-2465. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Windows 10 CVE-2015-2465

LOW

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

2015-08-15 secure@microsoft.com

Privilege Escalation Microsoft Windows 10 Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Windows Rt Windows Rt 8 1 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2012 Windows Vista

2.1

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

2.1 LOW

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 15, 2015 - 00:59 cve.org

LOW 2.1

DescriptionCVE.org

The Windows shell 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 does not properly constrain impersonation levels, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Shell Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

AnalysisAI

The Windows shell 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. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. The Windows shell 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 does not properly constrain impersonation levels, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Shell Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt.

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.