CVE-2015-2418
Severity CVSS v4.0:
Pending analysis
Type:
CWE-362
Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')
Publication date:
20/07/2015
Last modified:
12/04/2025
Description
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."
Impact
Base Score 2.0
6.90
Severity 2.0
MEDIUM
Vulnerable products and versions
| CPE | From | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:malicious_software_removal_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.25 (including) |
To consult the complete list of CPE names with products and versions, see this page
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163755/Microsoft-Windows-Malicious-Software-Removal-Tool-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032901
- https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/3074162
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163755/Microsoft-Windows-Malicious-Software-Removal-Tool-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032901
- https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/3074162



