CVE-2015-2782

Name: CVE-2015-2782
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-04-08T18:59:06.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-2782 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Open-source ARJ archiver 3.10.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ARJ archive.. EPSS estimates a 5.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Open-source ARJ archiver 3.10.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ARJ archive.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.89%

92.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0
Fedoraproject	Fedora	20
Fedoraproject	Fedora	21
Fedoraproject	Fedora	22
Arj Software	Arj Archiver	3.10.22

References

http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154518.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154605.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/155011.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3213Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:201Technical Description
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/28/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/29/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73413
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-15
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154518.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154605.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/155011.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3213Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:201Technical Description
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/28/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/29/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73413
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-15

Timeline

Published: Apr 8, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2782?

Buffer overflow in Open-source ARJ archiver 3.10.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ARJ archive.

How severe is CVE-2015-2782?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2782 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2782?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-2782?

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Source: NVD / NIST