How severe is CVE-2015-2418?

CVE-2015-2418 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2418 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2418?

CVE-2015-2418 affects Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2418?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-2418 published?

CVE-2015-2418 was published on 2015-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2418

CVE-2015-2418 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool
Published: 2015-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2418?: 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."
How severe is CVE-2015-2418?: CVE-2015-2418 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-2418 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2418?: CVE-2015-2418 affects Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2418?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2418 published?: CVE-2015-2418 was published on 2015-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:malicious_software_removal_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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