How severe is CVE-2015-1201?

CVE-2015-1201 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1201 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1201?

CVE-2015-1201 affects Privoxy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1201?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-1201 published?

CVE-2015-1201 was published on 2015-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1201

CVE-2015-1201 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Privoxy with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Privoxy
Published: 2015-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Privoxy before 3.0.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file descriptor consumption) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1201?: Privoxy before 3.0.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file descriptor consumption) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2015-1201?: CVE-2015-1201 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1201 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1201?: CVE-2015-1201 affects Privoxy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1201?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1201 published?: CVE-2015-1201 was published on 2015-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/62123

Affected products (1)

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

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