How severe is CVE-2015-2534?

CVE-2015-2534 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2015-2534 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2534?

CVE-2015-2534 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2534?

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

When was CVE-2015-2534 published?

CVE-2015-2534 was published on 2015-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2534

CVE-2015-2534 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10
Published: 2015-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Hyper-V in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows 10 improperly processes ACL settings, which allows local users to bypass intended network-traffic restrictions via a crafted application, aka "Hyper-V Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2534?: Hyper-V in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows 10 improperly processes ACL settings, which allows local users to bypass intended network-traffic restrictions via a crafted application, aka "Hyper-V Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-2534?: CVE-2015-2534 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-2534 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2534?: CVE-2015-2534 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2534?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2534 published?: CVE-2015-2534 was published on 2015-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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