How severe is CVE-2015-2265?

CVE-2015-2265 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-2265 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2265?

CVE-2015-2265 primarily affects Linuxfoundation Cups-filters. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2265?

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-2015-2265 published?

CVE-2015-2265 was published on 2015-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2265

CVE-2015-2265 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linuxfoundation Cups-filters 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Linuxfoundation Cups-filters
Published: 2015-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The remove_bad_chars function in utils/cups-browsed.c in cups-filters before 1.0.66 allows remote IPP printers to execute arbitrary commands via consecutive shell metacharacters in the (1) model or (2) PDL. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-2707.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2265?: The remove_bad_chars function in utils/cups-browsed.c in cups-filters before 1.0.66 allows remote IPP printers to execute arbitrary commands via consecutive shell metacharacters in the (1) model or (2) PDL. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-2707.
How severe is CVE-2015-2265?: CVE-2015-2265 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-2265 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2265?: CVE-2015-2265 primarily affects Linuxfoundation Cups-filters. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2265?: 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-2015-2265 published?: CVE-2015-2265 was published on 2015-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:cups-filters:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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