What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-2864?

CVE-2015-2864 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2015-2864?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2015-2864. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-2864?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2015-2864. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Retrospect CVE-2015-2864

MEDIUM

Credentials Management Errors (CWE-255)

2015-09-21 cret@cert.org

Microsoft Authentication Bypass Retrospect Retrospect Client

5.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.0 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 21, 2015 - 10:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.0

DescriptionCVE.org

Retrospect and Retrospect Client before 10.0.2.119 on Windows, before 12.0.2.116 on OS X, and before 10.0.2.104 on Linux improperly generate password hashes, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain access to backup files by leveraging a collision.

AnalysisAI

Retrospect and Retrospect Client before 10.0.2.119 on Windows, before 12.0.2.116 on OS X, and before 10.0.2.104 on Linux improperly generate password hashes, which makes it easier for remote. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-255. Retrospect and Retrospect Client before 10.0.2.119 on Windows, before 12.0.2.116 on OS X, and before 10.0.2.104 on Linux improperly generate password hashes, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain access to backup files by leveraging a collision. Affected products include: Retrospect, Retrospect Retrospect Client. Version information: before 10.0.2.119.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.