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5.0

Windows OLE component enables privilege escalation

CVE-2015-2417 · published 11 years ago
Summary

The Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) feature in several Windows versions can be tricked by an attacker into increasing their access level, moving from a low‑trust state to a medium‑trust state. This could let a remote user perform actions they normally couldn't, potentially exposing sensitive data or systems. Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to close this gap and limit the risk.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft windows_2003_server r2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_7 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_8 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_8.1 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_rt All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_rt_8.1 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_server_2008 r2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_server_2012 r2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_vista All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
OLE 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 ...
OLE 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 remote attackers to gain privileges via crafted input, as demonstrated by a transition from Low Integrity to Medium Integrity, aka "OLE Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2416.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
10% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published14 Jul 2015
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-2417 · NVD
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