Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the client in Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) through 8.1 in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .rdp file, aka "Remote Desktop Protocol DLL Planting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033242
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-08
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033242
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-08
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2473?
CVE-2015-2473 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in the client in Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) through 8.1 in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Tro...
How severe is CVE-2015-2473?
CVE-2015-2473 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-2473?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.