CVE-2015-0016
HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)
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."
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Windows
PublishedJan 13, 2015
First seenJan 13, 2015
Added to KEVMay 25, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-22Path traversal
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: Jun 15, 2022Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft windows_7 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_8 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_8.1 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_rt | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_rt_8.1 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_server_2008 | r2 | — |
| microsoft windows_server_2012 | No range specified, r2 | — |
| microsoft windows_vista | No range specified | — |
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