CVE-2015-6006: The AddUserFinding implementation in Medicomp MEDCIN Engine 2.22.20153.x before 2.22.20153.226 might allow rem

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-6006 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting medcin engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The AddUserFinding implementation in Medicomp MEDCIN Engine 2.22.20153.x before 2.22.20153.226 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (integer truncation and heap-based buffer overflow) via a crafted packet on port 8190.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
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 11:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

medicomp medcin engine DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.22.20153.223

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.22.20153.223

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 2.22.20153.223 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison medcin-engine sudo apt install medcin-engine=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.22.20153.223> 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_2.22.20153.223> 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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-6006?

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

Is CVE-2015-6006 being exploited?

CVE-2015-6006 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-2015-6006 affect?

CVE-2015-6006 affects medcin engine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The AddUserFinding implementation in Medicomp MEDCIN Engine 2.22.20153.x before 2.22.20153.226 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (integer truncation and heap-based buffer overflow) via a cra

How urgent is CVE-2015-6006?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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