CVE-2015-0012

Name: CVE-2015-0012
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-02-11T03:00:32.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0012 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.64%

73.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Virtual Machine Manager	2012	R2 Rollup4

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72473Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031726Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034652Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-017Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100428VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72473Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031726Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034652Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-017Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100428VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0012?

How severe is CVE-2015-0012?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0012 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0012?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST