CVE-2015-1769VulnerabilityPublished 05/25/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2015-1769: Microsoft Windows Mount Manager Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Affects Microsoft WindowsSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 05/25/2022
KEV deadline: 06/15/2022
EPSS: 4.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 90% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1769 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2015-1769 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Windows affecting the Mount Manager component. It arises from improper processing of symbolic links, allowing an attacker to gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. No specific affected Windows versions or patch information are provided in the available data.

Summary

The vulnerability CVE-2015-1769 involves the Windows Mount Manager component improperly handling symbolic links, which can be exploited to escalate privileges on the affected system. This flaw allows attackers to gain higher-level access than intended by exploiting the symbolic link processing mechanism. The vulnerability is known to have been exploited in the wild, indicating active threat usage. However, no detailed version information or patch status is provided in the input data.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to escalate privileges on a Windows system, potentially gaining administrative rights. This can lead to unauthorized system modifications and increased control over the affected machine. The vulnerability has been observed in active exploitation scenarios.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor Microsoft security advisories for updates addressing this vulnerability.

Weaknesses

CWE-264Unclassified weakness (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 11:49:59 UTC

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