How severe is CVE-2015-0795?

CVE-2015-0795 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0795 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0795?

CVE-2015-0795 affects Microfocus Security Solutions For Iseries. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0795?

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

When was CVE-2015-0795 published?

CVE-2015-0795 was published on 2015-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0795

CVE-2015-0795 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Security Solutions For Iseries with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microfocus Security Solutions For Iseries
Published: 2015-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the SafeShellExecute method in the NetIQExecObject.NetIQExec.1 ActiveX control in NetIQExec.dll in NetIQ Security Solutions for iSeries 8.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments, aka ZDI-CAN-2699.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0795?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the SafeShellExecute method in the NetIQExecObject.NetIQExec.1 ActiveX control in NetIQExec.dll in NetIQ Security Solutions for iSeries 8.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments, aka ZDI-CAN-2699.
How severe is CVE-2015-0795?: CVE-2015-0795 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0795 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0795?: CVE-2015-0795 affects Microfocus Security Solutions For Iseries. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0795?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0795 published?: CVE-2015-0795 was published on 2015-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:security_solutions_for_iseries:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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