Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the TS WebProxy (aka TSWbPrxy) component in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted pathname in an executable file, as demonstrated by a transition from Low Integrity to Medium Integrity, aka "Directory Traversal Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/cve-2015-0016-escapinExploit
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130201/MS15-004-Microsoft-Remote-Desktop-SeExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62076Broken Link
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35983ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71965Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031524Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-00PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99515Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99516Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/cve-2015-0016-escapinExploit
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130201/MS15-004-Microsoft-Remote-Desktop-SeExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62076Broken Link
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35983ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71965Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031524Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-0016?
CVE-2015-0016 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Directory traversal vulnerability in the TS WebProxy (aka TSWbPrxy) component in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gol...
How severe is CVE-2015-0016?
CVE-2015-0016 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-0016?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1.