CVE-2015-2899: Heap-based buffer overflow in the QualifierList retrieve_qualifier_list function in Medicomp MEDCIN Engine bef

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-2899?

medcin engine: upgrade to newer than 2.22.20142.166. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-2899 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2899 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-2899 affect?

CVE-2015-2899 affects medcin engine. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Heap-based buffer overflow in the QualifierList retrieve_qualifier_list function in Medicomp MEDCIN Engine before 2.22.20153.226 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long list name in a packet on port 8190.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-2899?

Priority 45/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

This month

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2015-2899 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting medcin engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in the QualifierList retrieve_qualifier_list function in Medicomp MEDCIN Engine before 2.22.20153.226 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long list name in a packet on port 8190.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2015-10-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: medicomp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-10-29 10:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

medicomp medcin engine UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.22.20142.166

Fixed in: newer than 2.22.20142.166

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy medcin-engine || rpm -q medcin-engine || medcin-engine --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.22.20142.166 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade medcin-engine

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade medcin-engine

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-2899?

medcin engine: upgrade to newer than 2.22.20142.166. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-2899 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2899 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-2015-2899 affect?

CVE-2015-2899 affects medcin engine. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Heap-based buffer overflow in the QualifierList retrieve_qualifier_list function in Medicomp MEDCIN Engine before 2.22.20153.226 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long list name in a packet on port 8190.

How urgent is CVE-2015-2899?

Priority 45/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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