How severe is CVE-2015-6867?

CVE-2015-6867 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-6867 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6867?

CVE-2015-6867 affects Opentext Vertica. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6867?

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

When was CVE-2015-6867 published?

CVE-2015-6867 was published on 2015-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6867

CVE-2015-6867 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opentext Vertica with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Opentext Vertica
Published: 2015-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The vertica-udx-zygote process in HP Vertica 7.1.1 UDx does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted packet, aka ZDI-CAN-2914.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6867?: The vertica-udx-zygote process in HP Vertica 7.1.1 UDx does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted packet, aka ZDI-CAN-2914.
How severe is CVE-2015-6867?: CVE-2015-6867 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-6867 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6867?: CVE-2015-6867 affects Opentext Vertica. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6867?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-6867 published?: CVE-2015-6867 was published on 2015-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opentext:vertica:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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