CVE-2015-0016
Directory traversal vulnerability in the TS WebProxy (aka TSWbPrxy) component in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2...
Basic Information
- CVE State
- PUBLISHED
- Reserved Date
- November 18, 2014
- Published Date
- January 13, 2015
- Last Updated
- February 10, 2025
- Vendor
- n/a
- Product
- n/a
- Description
- Directory traversal vulnerability in the TS WebProxy (aka TSWbPrxy) component in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, 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 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted pathname in an executable file, as demonstrated by a transition from Low Integrity to Medium Integrity, aka "Directory Traversal Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
CVSS Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.8 - HIGH
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
SSVC Information
- Exploitation
- active
- Technical Impact
- total
Exploit Status
- Exploited in the Wild
- Yes (added 2022-05-25 00:00:00 UTC) Source
References
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71965
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031524
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99515
http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/cve-2015-0016-escaping-the-internet-explorer-sandbox/
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99516
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35983
http://secunia.com/advisories/62076
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130201/MS15-004-Microsoft-Remote-Desktop-Services-Web-Proxy-IE-Sandbox-Escape.html
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-004
Known Exploited Vulnerability Information
| Source | Added Date |
|---|---|
| CISA | 2022-05-25 00:00:00 UTC |
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | URL | Date Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/local/ms15_004_tswbproxy.rb | 2025-04-29 11:01:41 UTC |
Potential Proof of Concepts
Warning: These PoCs have not been tested and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
ms15_004_tswbproxy
Type: metasploit • Created: Unknown
Metasploit module for CVE-2015-0016