CVE-2015-3442: Soreco Xpert.Line 3.0 allows local users to spoof users and consequently gain privileges by intercepting a Win

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-3442 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting xpert.line. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Soreco Xpert.Line 3.0 allows local users to spoof users and consequently gain privileges by intercepting a Windows API call.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2017-09-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: soreco

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-09-07 13:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

soreco xpert.line DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xpert.line || rpm -q xpert.line || xpert.line --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xpert.line sudo apt install xpert.line=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold xpert.line

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

dnf --showduplicates list xpert.line sudo dnf downgrade xpert.line-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add xpert.line

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-2015-3442?

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

Is CVE-2015-3442 being exploited?

CVE-2015-3442 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-2015-3442 affect?

CVE-2015-3442 affects xpert.line. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Soreco Xpert.Line 3.0 allows local users to spoof users and consequently gain privileges by intercepting a Windows API call.

How urgent is CVE-2015-3442?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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