CVE-2015-2023
CVE-2015-2023 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm I Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Ibm I Access
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in IBM i Access 7.1 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-2023?
- Buffer overflow in IBM i Access 7.1 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2015-2023?
- CVE-2015-2023 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2015-2023 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-2023?
- CVE-2015-2023 affects Ibm I Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-2023?
- 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-2015-2023 published?
- CVE-2015-2023 was published on 2016-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas8N1020996
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1SI57907
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38751/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i_access:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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