CVE-2015-1758

UnknownEPSS 2.00%

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CVE-2015-1758 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in the LoadLibrary function in the kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory, aka "Windows LoadLibrary EoP Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 2.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the LoadLibrary function in the kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory, aka "Windows LoadLibrary EoP Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.00%

78.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 7All versionsSp1
MicrosoftWindows 8All versions
MicrosoftWindows RtAll versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008r2Sp1
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012All versions
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versionsSp2

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1758?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the LoadLibrary function in the kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory, aka "Windows LoadLibrary EoP Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-1758?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1758 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1758?
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