CVE-2015-2524

Name: CVE-2015-2524
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-09T00:59:36.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-2524 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 do not properly constrain impersonation levels, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Task Management Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2528.. EPSS estimates a 3.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 do not properly constrain impersonation levels, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Task Management Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2528.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.47%

87.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions
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 2012	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033494Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-102Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38202/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033494Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-102Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38202/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2524?

How severe is CVE-2015-2524?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2524 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2524?

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