How severe is CVE-2015-1315?

CVE-2015-1315 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-1315 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1315?

CVE-2015-1315 primarily affects Info-zip Unzip. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1315?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-1315 published?

CVE-2015-1315 was published on 2015-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1315

CVE-2015-1315 is a high-severity vulnerability in Info-zip Unzip with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Info-zip Unzip
Published: 2015-02-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in the charset_to_intern function in unix/unix.c in Info-Zip UnZip 6.10b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string, as demonstrated by converting a string from CP866 to UTF-8.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1315?: Buffer overflow in the charset_to_intern function in unix/unix.c in Info-Zip UnZip 6.10b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string, as demonstrated by converting a string from CP866 to UTF-8.
How severe is CVE-2015-1315?: CVE-2015-1315 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-1315 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1315?: CVE-2015-1315 primarily affects Info-zip Unzip. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1315?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-1315 published?: CVE-2015-1315 was published on 2015-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:info-zip:unzip:6.10b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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