CVE-2015-6867

Name: CVE-2015-6867
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-11-04T03:59:11.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6867 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The vertica-udx-zygote process in HP Vertica 7.1.1 UDx does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted packet, aka ZDI-CAN-2914.. EPSS estimates a 4.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The vertica-udx-zygote process in HP Vertica 7.1.1 UDx does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted packet, aka ZDI-CAN-2914.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.71%

90.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opentext	Vertica	7.1.1

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6867?

The vertica-udx-zygote process in HP Vertica 7.1.1 UDx does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted packet, aka ZDI-CAN-2914.

How severe is CVE-2015-6867?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6867 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6867?

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Source: NVD / NIST