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CVE-2015-3999

2.1 · LOW

Piriform CCleaner 3.26.0.1988 through 5.02.5101 writes the filenames to disk when overwriting files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by searching unallocated disk space.

Published May 20, 2015piriformCWE-200EPSS 0.52%

Overview

CVE-2015-3999 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting piriform ccleaner. It was published on May 20, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Piriform CCleaner 3.26.0.1988 through 5.02.5101 writes the filenames to disk when overwriting files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by searching unallocated disk space.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from piriform. Update ccleaner to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3999?

CVE-2015-3999 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting piriform ccleaner. It was published on May 20, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2015-3999?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-3999?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from piriform. Update ccleaner to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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