CVE-2015-4685

Name: CVE-2015-4685
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-19T19:29:00.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4685 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Polycom RealPresence Resource Manager (aka RPRM) before 8.4 allows local users with access to the plcm account to gain privileges via a script in /var/polycom/cma/upgrade/scripts, related to a sudo misconfiguration.. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Polycom RealPresence Resource Manager (aka RPRM) before 8.4 allows local users with access to the plcm account to gain privileges via a script in /var/polycom/cma/upgrade/scripts, related to a sudo misconfiguration.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.20%

64.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Polycom	Realpresence Resource Manager	<= 8.3.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132463/Polycom-RealPresence-Resource-Manager-RPRM-Disclosure-Traversal.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jun/81Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535852/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75432Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.polycom.com/global/documents/support/documentation/Security_Center_Post_for_RPRM_CVEs.pdfVendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37449/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132463/Polycom-RealPresence-Resource-Manager-RPRM-Disclosure-Traversal.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jun/81Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535852/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75432Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.polycom.com/global/documents/support/documentation/Security_Center_Post_for_RPRM_CVEs.pdfVendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37449/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 19, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4685?

How severe is CVE-2015-4685?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4685 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4685?

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