CVE-2018-15691

Name: CVE-2018-15691
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-30T14:29:01.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15691 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Insecure deserialization of a specially crafted serialized object, in CA Release Automation 6.5 and earlier, allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 16.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure deserialization of a specially crafted serialized object, in CA Release Automation 6.5 and earlier, allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.76%

96.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Release Automation	>= 6.3, < 6.3.0.9945
Broadcom	Release Automation	>= 6.4, < 6.4.0.10119
Broadcom	Release Automation	>= 6.5, < 6.5.0.10080

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105197Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041591Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.ca.com/us/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20180829-03--security-notice-for-ca-release-automation.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45425/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105197Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041591Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.ca.com/us/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20180829-03--security-notice-for-ca-release-automation.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45425/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15691?

Insecure deserialization of a specially crafted serialized object, in CA Release Automation 6.5 and earlier, allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code.

How severe is CVE-2018-15691?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15691 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15691?

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-2018-15691?

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Source: NVD / NIST