CVE-2015-2465: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-2465: The Windows shell in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Window...

The Windows shell in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 does not properly constrain impersonation levels, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Shell Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 05:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects the Windows shell on several older Windows client and server releases. A local user who can run a crafted application may bypass intended impersonation limits and gain higher privileges. The source bundle does not show remote exploitation or confirmed active abuse. Exposure is most likely on unpatched Windows Vista SP2, Server 2008 SP2/R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8/8.1, Server 2012/R2, Windows RT, and early Windows 10 systems. Treat as a legacy Windows hardening and patch assurance issue. It is not documented here as remotely exploitable or actively exploited, but it can worsen compromise impact when an attacker already has local access. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance and security updates from MS15-080.; Prioritize unsupported or legacy Windows systems listed in the advisory.; Restrict local code execution for untrusted users where patching is delayed..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 22:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 15, 2015, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS15-080CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS

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