CVE-2015-0989: PACTware 4.1 SP3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file t

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-0989 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting pactware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PACTware 4.1 SP3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file that triggers an internal error.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-19
Published	2015-06-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-06-28 10:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

icsgmbh pactware DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.1 sp3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pactware sudo apt install pactware=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo apt-mark hold pactware

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

dnf --showduplicates list pactware sudo dnf downgrade pactware-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add pactware

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-2015-0989?

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

Is CVE-2015-0989 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0989 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-2015-0989 affect?

CVE-2015-0989 affects pactware. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). PACTware 4.1 SP3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file that triggers an internal error.

How urgent is CVE-2015-0989?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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