AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2015-0016
HIGH · CVSS 7.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2015-01-13 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
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."
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 7.8 · HIGH
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-22
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Microsoft · Windows
- Added to catalog
- 2022-05-25
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2022-06-15
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt:-:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/cve-2015-0016-escaping-the-internet-explorer-sandbox/
Exploit
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130201/MS15-004-Microsoft-Remote-Desktop-Services-Web-Proxy-IE-Sandbox-Escape.html
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62076
Broken Link
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35983
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71965
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031524
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-004
Patch · Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99515
Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99516
Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/cve-2015-0016-escaping-the-internet-explorer-sandbox/
Exploit
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130201/MS15-004-Microsoft-Remote-Desktop-Services-Web-Proxy-IE-Sandbox-Escape.html
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62076
Broken Link
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35983
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71965
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031524
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-004
Patch · Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99515
Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99516
Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-0016
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