How severe is CVE-2015-6946?

CVE-2015-6946 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-6946 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6946?

CVE-2015-6946 affects Microfocus Accurev. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6946?

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-2015-6946 published?

CVE-2015-6946 was published on 2015-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6946

CVE-2015-6946 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Accurev with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microfocus Accurev
Published: 2015-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Reprise License Manager service in Borland AccuRev allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) akey or (2) actserver parameter to the activate_doit function or (3) licfile parameter to the service_startup_doit functionality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6946?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Reprise License Manager service in Borland AccuRev allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) akey or (2) actserver parameter to the activate_doit function or (3) licfile parameter to the service_startup_doit functionality.
How severe is CVE-2015-6946?: CVE-2015-6946 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-6946 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6946?: CVE-2015-6946 affects Microfocus Accurev. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6946?: 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-2015-6946 published?: CVE-2015-6946 was published on 2015-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:accurev:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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