# CVE-2015-2418: Race condition in Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) before 5.26 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted DLL, aka

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2015-07-20 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Race condition in Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) before 5.26 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted DLL, aka "MSRT Race Condition Vulnerability."

## What to do

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## References

- https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/3074162
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032901
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163755/Microsoft-Windows-Malicious-Software-Removal-Tool-Privilege-Escalation.html

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