Security readout for executives and security teams
This Windows flaw lets a malicious USB device abuse Mount Manager handling to run attacker-controlled code. It requires physical proximity, but CISA KEV marks it as known exploited, so unpatched legacy Windows systems should be treated as urgent exposure. Exposure is most likely on older or unpatched Windows Vista, Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Server 2012, Windows RT, and early Windows 10 systems, especially where USB access is possible. Treat this as high priority where legacy Windows and physical USB access intersect. The exploit path is local, but known exploitation and high impact justify fast remediation or isolation. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance and security updates from MS15-085.; Prioritize remediation on systems with accessible USB ports.; Restrict untrusted removable media use on exposed endpoints..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.6 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H0.75.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.6MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS15-085CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-1769CVE reference · government-resource
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