CVE-2015-0538
CVE-2015-0538 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emc Autostart with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Emc Autostart
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
ftagent.exe in EMC AutoStart 5.4.x and 5.5.x before 5.5.0.508 HF4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted packets.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-0538?
- ftagent.exe in EMC AutoStart 5.4.x and 5.5.x before 5.5.0.508 HF4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted packets.
- How severe is CVE-2015-0538?
- CVE-2015-0538 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2015-0538 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-0538?
- CVE-2015-0538 affects Emc Autostart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-0538?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-0538 published?
- CVE-2015-0538 was published on 2015-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131749/EMC-AutoStart-5.4.3-5.5.0-Packet-Injection.html
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2015/May/25
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/581276
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032237
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:autostart:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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