CVE-2015-6923
CVE-2015-6923 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vboxcomm Satellite Express Protocol with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Vboxcomm Satellite Express Protocol
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The ndvbs module in VBox Communications Satellite Express Protocol 2.3.17.3 allows local users to write to arbitrary physical memory locations and gain privileges via a 0x00000ffd ioctl call.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-6923?
- The ndvbs module in VBox Communications Satellite Express Protocol 2.3.17.3 allows local users to write to arbitrary physical memory locations and gain privileges via a 0x00000ffd ioctl call.
- How severe is CVE-2015-6923?
- CVE-2015-6923 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2015-6923 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-6923?
- CVE-2015-6923 affects Vboxcomm Satellite Express Protocol. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-6923?
- 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-2015-6923 published?
- CVE-2015-6923 was published on 2015-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133620/VBox-Satellite-Express-Arbitrary-Write-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/72
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536491/100/0/threaded
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38225/
- https://www.korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2015-005.txt
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:vboxcomm:satellite_express_protocol:2.3.17.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*