How severe is CVE-2015-3885?

CVE-2015-3885 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-3885 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-3885?

CVE-2015-3885 primarily affects Dcraw Project Dcraw. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3885?

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

When was CVE-2015-3885 published?

CVE-2015-3885 was published on 2015-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-3885

CVE-2015-3885 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dcraw Project Dcraw with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Dcraw Project Dcraw
Published: 2015-05-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Integer overflow in the ljpeg_start function in dcraw 7.00 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted image, which triggers a buffer overflow, related to the len variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3885?: Integer overflow in the ljpeg_start function in dcraw 7.00 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted image, which triggers a buffer overflow, related to the len variable.
How severe is CVE-2015-3885?: CVE-2015-3885 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-3885 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3885?: CVE-2015-3885 primarily affects Dcraw Project Dcraw. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3885?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-3885 published?: CVE-2015-3885 was published on 2015-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:dcraw_project:dcraw:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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