CVE-2015-6946

Name: CVE-2015-6946
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-15T18:59:05.713+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 19.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6946 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Reprise License Manager service in Borland AccuRev allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) akey or (2) actserver parameter to the activate_doit function or (3) licfile parameter to the service_startup_doit functionality.. EPSS estimates a 19.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Reprise License Manager service in Borland AccuRev allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) akey or (2) actserver parameter to the activate_doit function or (3) licfile parameter to the service_startup_doit functionality.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

19.98%

97.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microfocus	Accurev	All versions

References

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-412Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-414/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-416Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://redr2e.com/cve-to-poc-cve-2015-6946/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-412Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-414/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-416Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://redr2e.com/cve-to-poc-cve-2015-6946/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 15, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6946?

How severe is CVE-2015-6946?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6946 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6946?

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Source: NVD / NIST