CVE-2015-1769β€”Microsoft Windows Mount Manager Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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2022-05-25 Β· last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2015-1769
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Windows
Date Added:
2022-05-25
Due Date:
2022-06-15
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Mount Manager Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists when the Windows Mount Manager component improperly processes symbolic links.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1769

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