How severe is CVE-2015-1031?

CVE-2015-1031 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-1031 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1031?

CVE-2015-1031 affects Privoxy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1031?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-1031 published?

CVE-2015-1031 was published on 2015-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1031

CVE-2015-1031 is a high-severity vulnerability in Privoxy with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Privoxy
Published: 2015-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple use-after-free vulnerabilities in Privoxy before 3.0.22 allow remote attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors related to (1) the unmap function in list.c or (2) "two additional unconfirmed use-after-free complaints made by Coverity scan." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1031?: Multiple use-after-free vulnerabilities in Privoxy before 3.0.22 allow remote attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors related to (1) the unmap function in list.c or (2) "two additional unconfirmed use-after-free complaints made by Coverity scan." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2015-1031?: CVE-2015-1031 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-1031 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1031?: CVE-2015-1031 affects Privoxy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1031?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-1031 published?: CVE-2015-1031 was published on 2015-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:privoxy:privoxy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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