CVE-2015-7768
HighPublic exploitBuffer overflow in Konica Minolta FTP Utility 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long CWD command.
Published Oct 9, 2015 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-7768 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting FTP Utility (Konicaminolta).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
63%
Higher than 99.1% 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
Buffer overflow in Konica Minolta FTP Utility 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long CWD command.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| FTP UtilityKonicaminolta | 1.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 9, 2015
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133621/Konica-Minolta-FTP-Utility-1.00-Post-Auth-CWD-Command-SEH-Overflow.html
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137252/Konica-Minolta-FTP-Utility-1.0-SEH-Buffer-Overflow.html
- exploitMSF kmftp_utility_cwd.rb
- exploitExploitDB-38254
- exploit38254
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in Konica Minolta FTP Utility 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long CWD command.
Affected: FTP Utility (Konicaminolta) versions 1.0. 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.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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