How severe is CVE-2015-3408?

CVE-2015-3408 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-3408 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-3408?

CVE-2015-3408 primarily affects Module-signature Project Module-signature. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3408?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-3408 published?

CVE-2015-3408 was published on 2015-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-3408

CVE-2015-3408 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Module-signature Project Module-signature with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Module-signature Project Module-signature
Published: 2015-05-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Module::Signature before 0.74 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via a crafted SIGNATURE file which is not properly handled when generating checksums from a signed manifest.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3408?: Module::Signature before 0.74 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via a crafted SIGNATURE file which is not properly handled when generating checksums from a signed manifest.
How severe is CVE-2015-3408?: CVE-2015-3408 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-3408 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3408?: CVE-2015-3408 primarily affects Module-signature Project Module-signature. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3408?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-3408 published?: CVE-2015-3408 was published on 2015-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:module-signature_project:module-signature:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:15.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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