CVE-2015-2901: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Medicomp MEDCIN Engine 2.22.20142.166 might allow remote attackers to

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CVE-2015-2901 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.

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Medicomp MEDCIN Engine 2.22.20142.166 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet on port 8190, related to (1) the GetProperty info_getproperty function and (2) the GetProperty UdfCodeList function.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
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 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.22.20142.166

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.22.20142.166

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.22.20142.166 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison medcin-engine sudo apt install medcin-engine=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.22.20142.166> sudo apt-mark hold medcin-engine

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

dnf --showduplicates list medcin-engine sudo dnf downgrade medcin-engine-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.22.20142.166> sudo dnf versionlock add medcin-engine

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-2015-2901?

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

Is CVE-2015-2901 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2901 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-2015-2901 affect?

CVE-2015-2901 affects medcin engine. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Medicomp MEDCIN Engine 2.22.20142.166 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet on port 8190, related to (1) the GetProperty info_getproperty function and (2) the Ge

How urgent is CVE-2015-2901?

Priority 46/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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