How severe is CVE-2015-1380?

CVE-2015-1380 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1380 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1380?

CVE-2015-1380 primarily affects Privoxy. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1380?

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

When was CVE-2015-1380 published?

CVE-2015-1380 was published on 2015-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1380

CVE-2015-1380 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Privoxy
Published: 2015-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

jcc.c in Privoxy before 3.0.23 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (abort) via a crafted chunk-encoded body.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1380?: jcc.c in Privoxy before 3.0.23 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (abort) via a crafted chunk-encoded body.
How severe is CVE-2015-1380?: CVE-2015-1380 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1380 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1380?: CVE-2015-1380 primarily affects Privoxy. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1380?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1380 published?: CVE-2015-1380 was published on 2015-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:privoxy:privoxy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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