CVE-2015-8220
CVE-2015-8220 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control 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-119.
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-119
- Affected product: Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control
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- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the URI handler in DWRCC.exe in SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control before 12.0 HotFix 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted commandline argument in a link.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-8220?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the URI handler in DWRCC.exe in SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control before 12.0 HotFix 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted commandline argument in a link.
- How severe is CVE-2015-8220?
- CVE-2015-8220 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2015-8220 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-2015-8220?
- CVE-2015-8220 affects Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-8220?
- 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-2015-8220 published?
- CVE-2015-8220 was published on 2015-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:dameware_mini_remote_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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