CVE-2015-8300: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-8300: Polycom BToE Connector before 3.0.0 uses weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for "Program Files (x86)...

Polycom BToE Connector before 3.0.0 uses weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for "Program Files (x86)\polycom\polycom btoe connector\plcmbtoesrv.exe," which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 08:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-8300 is a local privilege escalation issue in Polycom BToE Connector before 3.0.0. The installer left a service executable under Program Files writable by Everyone, allowing a local user to replace it with a malicious file and potentially run code with higher privileges. Exposure is likely limited to Windows endpoints that installed Polycom BToE Connector before version 3.0.0. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs, deployment prevalence, or supported platform details. Treat this as a targeted endpoint hygiene issue, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize remediation where the connector remains installed on shared workstations, call-center systems, or endpoints with many local users. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Polycom BToE Connector to version 3.0.0 or later where applicable.; Check current vendor guidance for supported replacement packages or removal advice.; Remove the connector from endpoints where it is no longer required..

Prepared: Jun 12, 2026, 21:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 28, 2017, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/sbaresearch/advisories/tree/public/2015/Polycom_20150513CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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