How severe is CVE-2015-2221?

CVE-2015-2221 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2221 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-2015-2221?

CVE-2015-2221 primarily affects Clamav. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2221?

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

When was CVE-2015-2221 published?

CVE-2015-2221 was published on 2015-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2221

CVE-2015-2221 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Clamav 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-399.

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-399
Affected product: Clamav
Published: 2015-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ClamAV before 0.98.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted y0da cryptor file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2221?: ClamAV before 0.98.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted y0da cryptor file.
How severe is CVE-2015-2221?: CVE-2015-2221 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-2221 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-2015-2221?: CVE-2015-2221 primarily affects Clamav. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2221?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2221 published?: CVE-2015-2221 was published on 2015-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:clamav:clamav:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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