CVE-2015-0978: Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in (1) EQATEC.Analytics.Monitor.Win32_vc100.dll and (2) EQATEC.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-0978 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting e3. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in (1) EQATEC.Analytics.Monitor.Win32_vc100.dll and (2) EQATEC.Analytics.Monitor.Win32_vc100-x64.dll in Elipse E3 4.5.232 through 4.6.161 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2015-2264.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2015-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: elipse

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-03-14 01:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

elipse e3 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.5 · 4.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy e3 || rpm -q e3 || e3 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison e3 sudo apt install e3=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.5> sudo apt-mark hold e3

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list e3 sudo dnf downgrade e3-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.5> sudo dnf versionlock add e3

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-0978?

e3: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-0978 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0978 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-0978 affect?

CVE-2015-0978 affects e3. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in (1) EQATEC.Analytics.Monitor.Win32_vc100.dll and (2) EQATEC.Analytics.Monitor.Win32_vc100-x64.dll in Elipse E3 4.5.232 through 4.6.161 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse

How urgent is CVE-2015-0978?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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