CVE-2015-2098: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in WebGate eDVR Manager allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code

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HIGH 8.8MITIGATE

CVE-2015-2098 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting edvr manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in WebGate eDVR Manager allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors to the (1) Connect, (2) ConnectEx, or (3) ConnectEx2 function in the WESPEvent.WESPEventCtrl.1 control; (4) AudioOnlySiteChannel function in the WESPPlayback.WESPPlaybackCtrl.1 control; (5) Connect or (6) ConnectEx function in the WESPPTZ.WESPPTZCtrl.1 control; (7) SiteChannel property in the WESPPlayback.WESPPlay

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	14.0% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120
Published	2021-07-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webgateinc

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-07-22 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webgateinc edvr manager MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy edvr-manager || rpm -q edvr-manager || edvr-manager --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: WebGate eDVR Manager 2.6.4 - AudioOnlySiteChannel Stack Buffer Overflow
Exploit-DB: WebGate eDVR Manager 2.6.4 - SiteChannel Property Stack Buffer Overflow
Exploit-DB: WebGate eDVR Manager 2.6.4 - SiteName Stack Overflow

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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-2015-2098?

edvr manager: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-2098 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2098 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-2015-2098 affect?

CVE-2015-2098 affects edvr manager. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in WebGate eDVR Manager allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors to the (1) Connect, (2) ConnectEx, or (3) ConnectEx2 function in the WESPEvent.WESPEventCtrl.1 control; (

How urgent is CVE-2015-2098?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2015-2100 HIGH 8.8 MITIGATE MITIGATE Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in WebGate eDVR Manager and Control Center allow remote attackers to exe

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