How severe is CVE-2015-2278?

CVE-2015-2278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2278 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2278?

CVE-2015-2278 primarily affects Sap Gui. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2278?

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

When was CVE-2015-2278 published?

CVE-2015-2278 was published on 2015-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2278

CVE-2015-2278 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Gui with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Sap Gui
Published: 2015-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The LZH decompression implementation (CsObjectInt::BuildHufTree function in vpa108csulzh.cpp) in SAP MaxDB 7.5 and 7.6, Netweaver Application Server ABAP, Netweaver Application Server Java, Netweaver RFC SDK, GUI, RFC SDK, SAPCAR archive tool, and other products allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via unspecified vectors, related to look-ups of non-simple codes, aka SAP Security Note 2124806, 2121661, 2127995, and 2125316.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2278?: The LZH decompression implementation (CsObjectInt::BuildHufTree function in vpa108csulzh.cpp) in SAP MaxDB 7.5 and 7.6, Netweaver Application Server ABAP, Netweaver Application Server Java, Netweaver RFC SDK, GUI, RFC SDK, SAPCAR archive tool, and other products allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via unspecified vectors, related to look-ups of non-simple codes, aka SAP Security Note 2124806, 2121661, 2127995, and 2125316.
How severe is CVE-2015-2278?: CVE-2015-2278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-2278 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2278?: CVE-2015-2278 primarily affects Sap Gui. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2278?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2278 published?: CVE-2015-2278 was published on 2015-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:gui:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:maxdb:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:maxdb:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_abap_application_server:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_java_application_server:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_rfc_sdk:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:rfc_library:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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