MEDIUM
CVE-2015-0247
CWE-119Published: February 17, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in openfs.c in the libext2fs library in e2fsprogs before 1.42.12 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via crafted block group descriptor data in a filesystem image.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-0247 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Canonical1 product(s)
ubuntu linux
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
e2fsprogs_project1 product(s)
e2fsprogs
Fedora1 product(s)
fedora
Source: NVD CPE · 8 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (36)
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http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2015-002.htmlUS Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2015-0247
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 17, 2015
Related CVEs (CWE-119)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-0247 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.