CVE-2015-8300

Name: CVE-2015-8300
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-28T21:29:00.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8300 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Polycom BToE Connector before 3.0.0 uses weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for "Program Files (x86)\polycom\polycom btoe connector\plcmbtoesrv.exe," which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Polycom BToE Connector before 3.0.0 uses weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for "Program Files (x86)\polycom\polycom btoe connector\plcmbtoesrv.exe," which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-275

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Polycom	Btoe Connector	<= 2.3.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134523/Polycom-BTOE-Connector-2.3.0-Local-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Nov/88Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sbaresearch/advisories/tree/public/2015/Polycom_20150513
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134523/Polycom-BTOE-Connector-2.3.0-Local-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Nov/88Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sbaresearch/advisories/tree/public/2015/Polycom_20150513

Timeline

Published: Aug 28, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8300?

How severe is CVE-2015-8300?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8300 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8300?

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Source: NVD / NIST