How severe is CVE-2015-3205?

CVE-2015-3205 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-3205 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-3205?

CVE-2015-3205 affects Libmimedir Project Libmimedir. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3205?

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-2015-3205 published?

CVE-2015-3205 was published on 2015-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-3205

CVE-2015-3205 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libmimedir Project Libmimedir with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Libmimedir Project Libmimedir
Published: 2015-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

libmimedir allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a VCF file with two NULL bytes at the end of the file, related to "free" function calls in the "lexer's memory clean-up procedure."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3205?: libmimedir allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a VCF file with two NULL bytes at the end of the file, related to "free" function calls in the "lexer's memory clean-up procedure."
How severe is CVE-2015-3205?: CVE-2015-3205 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-3205 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3205?: CVE-2015-3205 affects Libmimedir Project Libmimedir. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3205?: 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-2015-3205 published?: CVE-2015-3205 was published on 2015-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libmimedir_project:libmimedir:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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