CVE-2015-4082

Name: CVE-2015-4082
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-18T16:29:00.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4082 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. attic before 0.15 does not confirm unencrypted backups with the user, which allows remote attackers with read and write privileges for the encrypted repository to obtain potentially sensitive information by changing the manifest type byte of the repository to "unencrypted / without key file".. EPSS estimates a 2.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

attic before 0.15 does not confirm unencrypted backups with the user, which allows remote attackers with read and write privileges for the encrypted repository to obtain potentially sensitive information by changing the manifest type byte of the repository to "unencrypted / without key file".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.47%

82.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Attic Project	Attic	<= 0.14

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/31/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74821Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/jborg/attic/commit/78f9ad1faba7193ca7f0acccbc13b1ff6ebf9072Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jborg/attic/issues/271Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/31/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74821Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/jborg/attic/commit/78f9ad1faba7193ca7f0acccbc13b1ff6ebf9072Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jborg/attic/issues/271Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4082?

How severe is CVE-2015-4082?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4082 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4082?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST