How severe is CVE-2015-4994?

CVE-2015-4994 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-4994 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4994?

CVE-2015-4994 primarily affects Ibm Domino. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4994?

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-2015-4994 published?

CVE-2015-4994 was published on 2015-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4994

CVE-2015-4994 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Domino 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ibm Domino
Published: 2015-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in IBM Domino 8.5.1 through 8.5.3 before 8.5.3 FP6 IF10 and 9.x before 9.0.1 FP4 IF3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (SMTP daemon crash) via a crafted GIF image, aka SPRs KLYH9ZDKRE and KLYH9ZTLEZ, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5040.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4994?: Buffer overflow in IBM Domino 8.5.1 through 8.5.3 before 8.5.3 FP6 IF10 and 9.x before 9.0.1 FP4 IF3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (SMTP daemon crash) via a crafted GIF image, aka SPRs KLYH9ZDKRE and KLYH9ZTLEZ, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5040.
How severe is CVE-2015-4994?: CVE-2015-4994 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-4994 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4994?: CVE-2015-4994 primarily affects Ibm Domino. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4994?: 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-2015-4994 published?: CVE-2015-4994 was published on 2015-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:domino:8.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:domino:8.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:domino:8.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:domino:8.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:domino:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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