CVE-2015-5662

Name: CVE-2015-5662
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-10-18T10:59:02.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5662 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in Avast before 150918-0 allows remote attackers to delete or write to arbitrary files via a crafted entry in a ZIP archive.. EPSS estimates a 2.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Avast before 150918-0 allows remote attackers to delete or write to arbitrary files via a crafted entry in a ZIP archive.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.97%

85.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Avast	Avast Antivirus	<= 151017-1

References

http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN25576608/index.htmlVendor Advisory
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2015-000160Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033860
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN25576608/index.htmlVendor Advisory
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2015-000160Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033860

Timeline

Published: Oct 18, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5662?

Directory traversal vulnerability in Avast before 150918-0 allows remote attackers to delete or write to arbitrary files via a crafted entry in a ZIP archive.

How severe is CVE-2015-5662?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5662 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5662?

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-2015-5662?

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Source: NVD / NIST