2.1
CWE
254
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-0084

First published: Wed Mar 11 2015(Updated: )

The Task Scheduler in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not properly constrain impersonation levels, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions on launching executable files via a crafted task, aka "Task Scheduler Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-0084?

    CVE-2015-0084 has a severity rating of important, indicating that it is a significant security issue.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-0084?

    To fix CVE-2015-0084, install the security update provided by Microsoft, which addresses the vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2015-0084?

    CVE-2015-0084 affects Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2015-0084 enable?

    CVE-2015-0084 allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and execute files inappropriately.

  • Is CVE-2015-0084 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2015-0084 is a local vulnerability that requires local access to exploit.

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