CVE-2015-0925
CriticalPublic exploitThe client in iPass Open Mobile before 2.4.5 on Windows allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a DLL pathname in a crafted Unicode string that is improperly handled by a subprocess reached through a named pipe, as demonstrated by a UNC share pathname.
Published Jan 22, 2015 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-0925 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.0 v2) affecting Ipass Open Mobile.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Ipass Open Mobile 2.4.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
9.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
52%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The client in iPass Open Mobile before 2.4.5 on Windows allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a DLL pathname in a crafted Unicode string that is improperly handled by a subprocess reached through a named pipe, as demonstrated by a UNC share pathname.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ipass Open MobileIpass | See advisory | 2.4.4 |
Patched Releases
Ipass Open Mobile
2.4.4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 22, 2015
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisoryVU#110652
- exploitMSF ipass_launch_app.rb
- exploitMSF ipass_pipe_exec.rb
- exploitExploitDB-36412
FAQ
Common Questions.
The client in iPass Open Mobile before 2.4.5 on Windows allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a DLL pathname in a crafted Unicode string that is improperly handled by a subprocess reached through a named pipe, as demonstrated by a UNC share pathname.
Affected: Ipass Open Mobile. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Ipass Open Mobile 2.4.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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