CVE-2015-2418
Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool < 5.25 - Privilege Escalation via DLL Race Condition
Title source: llmDescription
Race condition in Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) before 5.26 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted DLL, aka "MSRT Race Condition Vulnerability."
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/3074162
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032901
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163755/Microsoft-Windows-Malicious-Software-Removal-Tool-Privilege-Escalation.html
Scores
EPSS
0.0157
EPSS Percentile
72.2%
Details
CWE
CWE-362
Status
published
Products (1)
microsoft/malicious_software_removal_tool
< 5.25
Published
Jul 20, 2015
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026