CVE-2015-2898

Name: CVE-2015-2898
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-10-29T10:59:00.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-2898 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Medicomp MEDCIN Engine before 2.22.20153.226 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet on port 8190, related to (1) the SetGroupSequenceEx na_setgroupsequenceex function, (2) the FormatDate julptostr function, and (3) the UserFindingCodes addtocl function.. EPSS estimates a 3.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Medicomp MEDCIN Engine before 2.22.20153.226 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet on port 8190, related to (1) the SetGroupSequenceEx na_setgroupsequenceex function, (2) the FormatDate julptostr function, and (3) the UserFindingCodes addtocl function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.17%

86.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Medicomp	Medcin Engine	<= 2.22.20142.166

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/675052Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securifera.com/advisories/CVE-2015-2898-2901/
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/675052Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securifera.com/advisories/CVE-2015-2898-2901/

Timeline

Published: Oct 29, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2898?

How severe is CVE-2015-2898?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2898 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2898?

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Source: NVD / NIST