How severe is CVE-2015-6581?

CVE-2015-6581 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-6581 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6581?

CVE-2015-6581 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6581?

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-2015-6581 published?

CVE-2015-6581 was published on 2015-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6581

CVE-2015-6581 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2015-09-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Double free vulnerability in the opj_j2k_copy_default_tcp_and_create_tcd function in j2k.c in OpenJPEG before r3002, as used in PDFium in Google Chrome before 45.0.2454.85, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) by triggering a memory-allocation failure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6581?: Double free vulnerability in the opj_j2k_copy_default_tcp_and_create_tcd function in j2k.c in OpenJPEG before r3002, as used in PDFium in Google Chrome before 45.0.2454.85, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) by triggering a memory-allocation failure.
How severe is CVE-2015-6581?: CVE-2015-6581 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-6581 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6581?: CVE-2015-6581 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6581?: 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-2015-6581 published?: CVE-2015-6581 was published on 2015-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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