CVE-2015-0096

Name: CVE-2015-0096
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-03-11T10:59:22.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 71.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0096 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, leading to DLL loading during Windows Explorer access to the icon of a crafted shortcut, aka "DLL Planting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 71.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, leading to DLL loading during Windows Explorer access to the icon of a crafted shortcut, aka "DLL Planting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

71.08%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

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 2003	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72894Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031890Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-020Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72894Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031890Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-020Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0096?

How severe is CVE-2015-0096?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0096 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 71.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0096?

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