How severe is CVE-2015-2313?

CVE-2015-2313 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-2313 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2313?

CVE-2015-2313 primarily affects Capnproto. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2313?

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-2015-2313 published?

CVE-2015-2313 was published on 2017-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2313

CVE-2015-2313 is a high-severity vulnerability in Capnproto with a CVSS 3.x 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Capnproto
Published: 2017-08-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sandstorm Cap'n Proto before 0.4.1.1 and 0.5.x before 0.5.1.2, when an application invokes the totalSize method on an object reader, allows remote peers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted small message, which triggers a "tight" for loop. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-2312.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2313?: Sandstorm Cap'n Proto before 0.4.1.1 and 0.5.x before 0.5.1.2, when an application invokes the totalSize method on an object reader, allows remote peers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted small message, which triggers a "tight" for loop. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-2312.
How severe is CVE-2015-2313?: CVE-2015-2313 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-2313 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2313?: CVE-2015-2313 primarily affects Capnproto. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2313?: 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-2015-2313 published?: CVE-2015-2313 was published on 2017-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:capnproto:capnproto:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:capnproto:capnproto:0.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:capnproto:capnproto:0.5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:capnproto:capnproto:0.5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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