How severe is CVE-2015-6556?

CVE-2015-6556 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.3, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2015-6556 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6556?

CVE-2015-6556 affects Symantec Endpoint Encryption. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6556?

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

When was CVE-2015-6556 published?

CVE-2015-6556 was published on 2015-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6556

CVE-2015-6556 is a low-severity vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Encryption with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Symantec Endpoint Encryption
Published: 2015-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EACommunicatorSrv.exe in the Framework Service in the client in Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE) before 11.1.0 allows remote authenticated users to discover credentials by triggering a memory dump.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6556?: EACommunicatorSrv.exe in the Framework Service in the client in Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE) before 11.1.0 allows remote authenticated users to discover credentials by triggering a memory dump.
How severe is CVE-2015-6556?: CVE-2015-6556 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-6556 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6556?: CVE-2015-6556 affects Symantec Endpoint Encryption. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6556?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6556 published?: CVE-2015-6556 was published on 2015-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_encryption:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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