Is CVE-2015-0786 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2015-0786 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2015-0786 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2015-0786 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-0786?

CVE-2015-0786 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2015-0786

CWE-119Published: August 9, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the logging functionality in the Preboot Policy service in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-0786 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.