CVE-2015-2369
CVE-2015-2369 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Windows Media Device Manager in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 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 .rtf file, aka "DLL Planting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-2369?
- Untrusted search path vulnerability in Windows Media Device Manager in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 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 .rtf file, aka "DLL Planting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2015-2369?
- CVE-2015-2369 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2015-2369 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-2369?
- CVE-2015-2369 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-2369?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-2369 published?
- CVE-2015-2369 was published on 2015-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032898
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-069
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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