CVE-2015-2782
CVE-2015-2782 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Debian Debian Linux
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in Open-source ARJ archiver 3.10.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ARJ archive.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-2782?
- Buffer overflow in Open-source ARJ archiver 3.10.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ARJ archive.
- How severe is CVE-2015-2782?
- CVE-2015-2782 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2015-2782 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-2782?
- CVE-2015-2782 primarily affects Debian Debian Linux. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-2782?
- 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-2015-2782 published?
- CVE-2015-2782 was published on 2015-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154518.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154605.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/155011.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3213
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:201
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/28/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/29/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73413
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-15
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:arj_software:arj_archiver:3.10.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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