CVE-2015-5147
CVE-2015-5147 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redcarpet Project Redcarpet 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% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Redcarpet Project Redcarpet
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the header_anchor function in the HTML renderer in Redcarpet before 3.3.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-5147?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the header_anchor function in the HTML renderer in Redcarpet before 3.3.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2015-5147?
- CVE-2015-5147 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2015-5147 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-5147?
- CVE-2015-5147 affects Redcarpet Project Redcarpet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-5147?
- 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-2015-5147 published?
- CVE-2015-5147 was published on 2015-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/29/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/30/10
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75508
- https://github.com/vmg/redcarpet/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:redcarpet_project:redcarpet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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