How severe is CVE-2015-1822?

CVE-2015-1822 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1822 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1822?

CVE-2015-1822 primarily affects Tuxfamily Chrony. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1822?

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

When was CVE-2015-1822 published?

CVE-2015-1822 was published on 2015-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1822

CVE-2015-1822 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tuxfamily Chrony with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-17.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-17
Affected product: Tuxfamily Chrony
Published: 2015-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

chrony before 1.31.1 does not initialize the last "next" pointer when saving unacknowledged replies to command requests, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (uninitialized pointer dereference and daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a large number of command requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1822?: chrony before 1.31.1 does not initialize the last "next" pointer when saving unacknowledged replies to command requests, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (uninitialized pointer dereference and daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a large number of command requests.
How severe is CVE-2015-1822?: CVE-2015-1822 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1822 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1822?: CVE-2015-1822 primarily affects Tuxfamily Chrony. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1822?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1822 published?: CVE-2015-1822 was published on 2015-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tuxfamily:chrony:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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