How severe is CVE-2015-2869?

CVE-2015-2869 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2869 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2869?

CVE-2015-2869 affects Ghisler Total Commander. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2869?

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

When was CVE-2015-2869 published?

CVE-2015-2869 was published on 2015-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2869

CVE-2015-2869 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ghisler Total Commander 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ghisler Total Commander
Published: 2015-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The FileInfo plugin before 2.22 for Ghisler Total Commander allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via (1) a large Size value in the Archive Member Header of a COFF Archive Library file, (2) a large Number Of Symbols value in the 1st Linker Member of a COFF Archive Library file, (3) a large Resource Table Count value in the LE Header of a Linear Executable file, or (4) a large value in a certain Object field in a Resource Table Entry in a Linear Executable file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2869?: The FileInfo plugin before 2.22 for Ghisler Total Commander allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via (1) a large Size value in the Archive Member Header of a COFF Archive Library file, (2) a large Number Of Symbols value in the 1st Linker Member of a COFF Archive Library file, (3) a large Resource Table Count value in the LE Header of a Linear Executable file, or (4) a large value in a certain Object field in a Resource Table Entry in a Linear Executable file.
How severe is CVE-2015-2869?: CVE-2015-2869 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-2869 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2869?: CVE-2015-2869 affects Ghisler Total Commander. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2869?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2869 published?: CVE-2015-2869 was published on 2015-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ghisler:total_commander:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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