CVE-2015-0096

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

• Microsoft Windows - Automatic .LNK Shortcut File Code Execution2010-07-18 · local · windows · Verified

Impact

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, leading to DLL loading during Windows Explorer access to the icon of a crafted shortcut, aka "DLL Planting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Affected products

Weakness classification

References

• NVD record
• CVE.org record
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72894
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031890
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-020
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72894
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031890
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-020