CVE-2015-1438: Heap-based buffer overflow in Panda Security Kernel Memory Access Driver 1.0.0.13 allows attackers to execute

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-1438 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting panda antivirus pro 2015, panda global protection 2015, panda gold protection 2015. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in Panda Security Kernel Memory Access Driver 1.0.0.13 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via a crafted size input for allocated kernel paged pool and allocated non-paged pool buffers.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2017-07-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: panda security

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-07-25 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

panda security panda antivirus pro 2015 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0.13

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0.13

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy panda-antivirus-pro-2015 || rpm -q panda-antivirus-pro-2015 || panda-antivirus-pro-2015 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison panda-antivirus-pro-2015 sudo apt install panda-antivirus-pro-2015=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.13> sudo apt-mark hold panda-antivirus-pro-2015

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

dnf --showduplicates list panda-antivirus-pro-2015 sudo dnf downgrade panda-antivirus-pro-2015-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.13> sudo dnf versionlock add panda-antivirus-pro-2015

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.

panda security panda global protection 2015 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0.13

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0.13

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy panda-global-protection-2015 || rpm -q panda-global-protection-2015 || panda-global-protection-2015 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison panda-global-protection-2015 sudo apt install panda-global-protection-2015=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.13> sudo apt-mark hold panda-global-protection-2015

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

dnf --showduplicates list panda-global-protection-2015 sudo dnf downgrade panda-global-protection-2015-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.13> sudo dnf versionlock add panda-global-protection-2015

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.

panda security panda gold protection 2015 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0.13

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0.13

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy panda-gold-protection-2015 || rpm -q panda-gold-protection-2015 || panda-gold-protection-2015 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison panda-gold-protection-2015 sudo apt install panda-gold-protection-2015=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.13> sudo apt-mark hold panda-gold-protection-2015

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

dnf --showduplicates list panda-gold-protection-2015 sudo dnf downgrade panda-gold-protection-2015-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.13> sudo dnf versionlock add panda-gold-protection-2015

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.

panda security panda internet security 2015 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0.13

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0.13

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy panda-internet-security-2015 || rpm -q panda-internet-security-2015 || panda-internet-security-2015 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison panda-internet-security-2015 sudo apt install panda-internet-security-2015=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.13> sudo apt-mark hold panda-internet-security-2015

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

dnf --showduplicates list panda-internet-security-2015 sudo dnf downgrade panda-internet-security-2015-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.13> sudo dnf versionlock add panda-internet-security-2015

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-1438?

panda antivirus pro 2015: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; panda global protection 2015: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; panda gold protection 2015: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-1438 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1438 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-2015-1438 affect?

CVE-2015-1438 affects panda antivirus pro 2015, panda global protection 2015, panda gold protection 2015. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Heap-based buffer overflow in Panda Security Kernel Memory Access Driver 1.0.0.13 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via a crafted size input for allocated kernel paged pool and allocated non-paged pool buffer

How urgent is CVE-2015-1438?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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