CVE-2015-2864
CVE-2015-2864 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Retrospect with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-255.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-255
- Affected product: Retrospect
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Retrospect and Retrospect Client before 10.0.2.119 on Windows, before 12.0.2.116 on OS X, and before 10.0.2.104 on Linux improperly generate password hashes, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain access to backup files by leveraging a collision.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-2864?
- Retrospect and Retrospect Client before 10.0.2.119 on Windows, before 12.0.2.116 on OS X, and before 10.0.2.104 on Linux improperly generate password hashes, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain access to backup files by leveraging a collision.
- How severe is CVE-2015-2864?
- CVE-2015-2864 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2015-2864 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-2864?
- CVE-2015-2864 primarily affects Retrospect. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-2864?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-2864 published?
- CVE-2015-2864 was published on 2015-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/101500
- http://www.retrospect.com/support/kb/cve_2015_2864
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75201
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033948
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB8AL5u7JCA
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:retrospect:retrospect:10.0.2:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:retrospect:retrospect:12.0.2:*:*:*:*:mac:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:retrospect:retrospect_client:10.0.2:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:retrospect:retrospect_client:10.0.2:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:retrospect:retrospect_client:12.0.2:*:*:*:*:mac:*:*
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