CVE-2015-7860: Stack-based buffer overflow in the agent in Persistent Accelerite Radia Client Automation (formerly HP Client

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-7860 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting radia client automation. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the agent in Persistent Accelerite Radia Client Automation (formerly HP Client Automation), possibly before 9.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a large amount of data in an environment that lacks relationship-based firewalling.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.1% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2015-10-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: accelerite

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-10-19 18:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

accelerite radia client automation DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.9 · 8.1 · 9.0 · 9.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy radia-client-automation || rpm -q radia-client-automation || radia-client-automation --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison radia-client-automation sudo apt install radia-client-automation=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.9> sudo apt-mark hold radia-client-automation

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

dnf --showduplicates list radia-client-automation sudo dnf downgrade radia-client-automation-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.9> sudo dnf versionlock add radia-client-automation

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-2015-7860?

radia client automation: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-7860 being exploited?

CVE-2015-7860 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-2015-7860 affect?

CVE-2015-7860 affects radia client automation. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in the agent in Persistent Accelerite Radia Client Automation (formerly HP Client Automation), possibly before 9.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a large amount of data in an enviro

How urgent is CVE-2015-7860?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

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References

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