How severe is CVE-2015-0552?

CVE-2015-0552 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0552 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0552?

CVE-2015-0552 primarily affects Gnome Gcab. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0552?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-0552 published?

CVE-2015-0552 was published on 2015-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0552

CVE-2015-0552 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gcab with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Gnome Gcab
Published: 2015-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the gcab_folder_extract function in libgcab/gcab-folder.c in gcab 0.4 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via crafted path in a CAB file, as demonstrated by "\tmp\moo."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0552?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the gcab_folder_extract function in libgcab/gcab-folder.c in gcab 0.4 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via crafted path in a CAB file, as demonstrated by "\tmp\moo."
How severe is CVE-2015-0552?: CVE-2015-0552 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0552 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0552?: CVE-2015-0552 primarily affects Gnome Gcab. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0552?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0552 published?: CVE-2015-0552 was published on 2015-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gcab:0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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