CVE-2015-2281
CVE-2015-2281 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Single Sign On with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Fortinet Single Sign On
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in collectoragent.exe in Fortinet Single Sign On (FSSO) before build 164 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large PROCESS_HELLO message to the Message Dispatcher on TCP port 8000.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-2281?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in collectoragent.exe in Fortinet Single Sign On (FSSO) before build 164 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large PROCESS_HELLO message to the Message Dispatcher on TCP port 8000.
- How severe is CVE-2015-2281?
- CVE-2015-2281 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2015-2281 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-2281?
- CVE-2015-2281 affects Fortinet Single Sign On. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-2281?
- 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-2015-2281 published?
- CVE-2015-2281 was published on 2015-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/111
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/fortinet-single-sign-on-stack-overflow
- http://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/2015-02-27-fsso-stack-based-buffer-overflow
- http://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-15-006/
- http://www.osvdb.org/119719
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534918/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73206
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36422/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:single_sign_on:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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