How severe is CVE-2015-1496?

CVE-2015-1496 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-1496 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1496?

CVE-2015-1496 affects Motorola Motorola Scanner Sdk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1496?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-1496 published?

CVE-2015-1496 was published on 2015-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1496

CVE-2015-1496 is a high-severity vulnerability in Motorola Motorola Scanner Sdk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Motorola Motorola Scanner Sdk
Published: 2015-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Motorola Scanner SDK uses weak permissions for (1) CoreScanner.exe, (2) rsmdriverproviderservice.exe, and (3) ScannerService.exe, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1496?: Motorola Scanner SDK uses weak permissions for (1) CoreScanner.exe, (2) rsmdriverproviderservice.exe, and (3) ScannerService.exe, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-1496?: CVE-2015-1496 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-1496 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1496?: CVE-2015-1496 affects Motorola Motorola Scanner Sdk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1496?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-1496 published?: CVE-2015-1496 was published on 2015-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:motorola:motorola_scanner_sdk:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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