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

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

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