CVE-2015-0084

Name: CVE-2015-0084
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-03-11T10:59:11.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0084 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.74%

74.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-254

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72913Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031893Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-028Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72913Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031893Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-028Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0084?

How severe is CVE-2015-0084?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0084 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0084?

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