What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-0556?

CVE-2015-0556 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2015-0556?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2015-0556. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.6%.

Arj Archiver CVE-2015-0556

MEDIUM

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (CWE-59)

2015-04-08 security@debian.org

Path Traversal Arj Archiver Fedora

5.8

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.8 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 08, 2015 - 18:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Open-source ARJ archiver 3.10.22 allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks via a symlink attack in an ARJ archive.

AnalysisAI

Open-source ARJ archiver 3.10.22 allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks via a symlink attack in an ARJ archive. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-59. Open-source ARJ archiver 3.10.22 allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks via a symlink attack in an ARJ archive. Affected products include: Arj Software Arj Archiver, Fedoraproject Fedora.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.