How severe is CVE-2015-0665?

CVE-2015-0665 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0665 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0665?

CVE-2015-0665 affects Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0665?

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

When was CVE-2015-0665 published?

CVE-2015-0665 was published on 2015-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0665

CVE-2015-0665 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6. 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 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client
Published: 2015-03-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Hostscan module in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.0(.00051) and earlier allows local users to write to arbitrary files via crafted IPC messages, aka Bug ID CSCus79173.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0665?: The Hostscan module in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.0(.00051) and earlier allows local users to write to arbitrary files via crafted IPC messages, aka Bug ID CSCus79173.
How severe is CVE-2015-0665?: CVE-2015-0665 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0665 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0665?: CVE-2015-0665 affects Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0665?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0665 published?: CVE-2015-0665 was published on 2015-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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