How severe is CVE-2015-5957?

CVE-2015-5957 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-5957 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5957?

CVE-2015-5957 primarily affects Roaring Penguin Remind. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5957?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-5957 published?

CVE-2015-5957 was published on 2015-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5957

CVE-2015-5957 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Roaring Penguin Remind with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Roaring Penguin Remind
Published: 2015-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in the DumpSysVar function in var.c in Remind before 3.1.15 allows attackers to have unspecified impact via a long name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5957?: Buffer overflow in the DumpSysVar function in var.c in Remind before 3.1.15 allows attackers to have unspecified impact via a long name.
How severe is CVE-2015-5957?: CVE-2015-5957 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-5957 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5957?: CVE-2015-5957 primarily affects Roaring Penguin Remind. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5957?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-5957 published?: CVE-2015-5957 was published on 2015-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:remind:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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