CVE-2015-1769

Microsoft Windows Mount Manager Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft WindowsOperating systems

CVSS

6.6Medium

ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 25 May 2022CISA KEV

Exploit odds (EPSS)4.08%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 90% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS

Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below

Federal deadline15 Jun 2022Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV

CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists when the Windows Mount Manager component improperly processes symbolic links.

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