CVE-2015-5689
CVE-2015-5689 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Deployment Solution with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Symantec Deployment Solution
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
ghostexp.exe in Ghost Explorer Utility in Symantec Ghost Solutions Suite (GSS) before 3.0 HF2 12.0.0.8010 and Symantec Deployment Solution (DS) before 7.6 HF4 12.0.0.7045 performs improper sign-extend operations before array-element accesses, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial of service (application crash), or possibly obtain sensitive information via a crafted Ghost image.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-5689?
- ghostexp.exe in Ghost Explorer Utility in Symantec Ghost Solutions Suite (GSS) before 3.0 HF2 12.0.0.8010 and Symantec Deployment Solution (DS) before 7.6 HF4 12.0.0.7045 performs improper sign-extend operations before array-element accesses, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial of service (application crash), or possibly obtain sensitive information via a crafted Ghost image.
- How severe is CVE-2015-5689?
- CVE-2015-5689 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2015-5689 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-2015-5689?
- CVE-2015-5689 primarily affects Symantec Deployment Solution. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-5689?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-5689 published?
- CVE-2015-5689 was published on 2015-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76498
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033577
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20150902_00
- http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-419/
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:deployment_solution:6.9:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solutions_suite:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solutions_suite:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solutions_suite:1.1:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solutions_suite:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solutions_suite:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solutions_suite:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solutions_suite:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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