How severe is CVE-2015-2831?

CVE-2015-2831 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-2831 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2831?

CVE-2015-2831 affects Das Watchdog Project Das Watchdog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2831?

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-2015-2831 published?

CVE-2015-2831 was published on 2015-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2831

CVE-2015-2831 is a high-severity vulnerability in Das Watchdog Project Das Watchdog with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Das Watchdog Project Das Watchdog
Published: 2015-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in das_watchdog 0.9.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with root privileges via a large string in the XAUTHORITY environment variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2831?: Buffer overflow in das_watchdog 0.9.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with root privileges via a large string in the XAUTHORITY environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2015-2831?: CVE-2015-2831 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-2831 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2831?: CVE-2015-2831 affects Das Watchdog Project Das Watchdog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2831?: 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-2015-2831 published?: CVE-2015-2831 was published on 2015-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:das_watchdog_project:das_watchdog:0.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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