MEDIUM
CVE-2015-9261
CWE-476Published: July 26, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
huft_build in archival/libarchive/decompress_gunzip.c in BusyBox before 1.27.2 misuses a pointer, causing segfaults and an application crash during an unzip operation on a specially crafted ZIP file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-9261 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3935-1/
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3935-1/
All References (30)
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153278/WAGO-852-Industrial-Managed-Switch-Series-Code-Execution-Hardcoded-Credentials.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154361/Cisco-Device-Hardcoded-Credentials-GNU-glibc-BusyBox.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167552/Nexans-FTTO-GigaSwitch-Outdated-Components-Hardcoded-Backdoor.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/18Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/7Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Aug/20Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/36Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/25/3Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://bugs.debian.org/803097Issue Tracking · Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://git.busybox.net/busybox/commit/?id=1de25a6e87e0e627aa34298105a3d17c60a1f44ePatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00037.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00020.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jun/14Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Sep/7Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3935-1/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2015-9261
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-476
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 26, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-476)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-9261 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.