How severe is CVE-2015-2776?

CVE-2015-2776 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2776 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2776?

CVE-2015-2776 primarily affects Gaia-gis Freexl. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2776?

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

When was CVE-2015-2776 published?

CVE-2015-2776 was published on 2015-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2776

CVE-2015-2776 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gaia-gis Freexl with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Gaia-gis Freexl
Published: 2015-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The parse_SST function in FreeXL before 1.0.0i allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted shared strings table in a workbook.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2776?: The parse_SST function in FreeXL before 1.0.0i allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted shared strings table in a workbook.
How severe is CVE-2015-2776?: CVE-2015-2776 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-2776 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2776?: CVE-2015-2776 primarily affects Gaia-gis Freexl. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2776?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2776 published?: CVE-2015-2776 was published on 2015-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gaia-gis:freexl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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