CVE-2015-2368

Name: CVE-2015-2368
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-07-14T21:59:05.707+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-2368 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows RT 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, aka "Windows DLL Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 8.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows RT 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, aka "Windows DLL Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.43%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

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

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 14, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2368?

How severe is CVE-2015-2368?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2368 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2368?

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