CVE-2015-3222

Name: CVE-2015-3222
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-07T20:29:00.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3222 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. syscheck/seechanges.c in OSSEC 2.7 through 2.8.1 on NIX systems allows local users to execute arbitrary code as root.. EPSS estimates a 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

syscheck/seechanges.c in OSSEC 2.7 through 2.8.1 on NIX systems allows local users to execute arbitrary code as root.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.99%

78.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ossec	Ossec	2.7.0
Ossec	Ossec	2.7.1
Ossec	Ossec	2.8.0
Ossec	Ossec	2.8.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132281/OSSEC-2.8.1-Local-Root-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/11/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75148Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ossec/ossec-hids/releases/tag/2.8.2Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132281/OSSEC-2.8.1-Local-Root-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/11/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75148Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ossec/ossec-hids/releases/tag/2.8.2Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3222?

syscheck/seechanges.c in OSSEC 2.7 through 2.8.1 on NIX systems allows local users to execute arbitrary code as root.

How severe is CVE-2015-3222?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3222 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3222?

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-2015-3222?

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Source: NVD / NIST