CVE-2015-2946: Stack-based buffer overflow in the Open CAD Format Council SXF common library before 3.30 allows remote attack

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-2946?

sxf common library: upgrade to newer than 3.21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-2946 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2946 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-2015-2946 affect?

CVE-2015-2946 affects sxf common library. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in the Open CAD Format Council SXF common library before 3.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CAD file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-2946?

Priority 45/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

This month

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2015-2946 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting sxf common library. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Open CAD Format Council SXF common library before 3.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CAD file.

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	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2015-05-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: ocf

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-05-25 19:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ocf sxf common library UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.21

Fixed in: newer than 3.21

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sxf-common-library || rpm -q sxf-common-library || sxf-common-library --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sxf-common-library

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sxf-common-library

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-2015-2946?

sxf common library: upgrade to newer than 3.21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-2946 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2946 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-2015-2946 affect?

CVE-2015-2946 affects sxf common library. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in the Open CAD Format Council SXF common library before 3.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CAD file.

How urgent is CVE-2015-2946?

Priority 45/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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