How severe is CVE-2015-7946?

CVE-2015-7946 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-7946 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7946?

CVE-2015-7946 affects Ubports Unity8. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7946?

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-2015-7946 published?

CVE-2015-7946 was published on 2020-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7946

CVE-2015-7946 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ubports Unity8 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ubports Unity8
Published: 2020-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Information Exposure vulnerability in Unity8 as used on the Ubuntu phone and possibly also in Unity8 shipped elsewhere. This allows an attacker to enable the MTP service by opening the emergency dialer. Fixed in 8.11+16.04.20160111.1-0ubuntu1 and 8.11+15.04.20160122-0ubuntu1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7946?: Information Exposure vulnerability in Unity8 as used on the Ubuntu phone and possibly also in Unity8 shipped elsewhere. This allows an attacker to enable the MTP service by opening the emergency dialer. Fixed in 8.11+16.04.20160111.1-0ubuntu1 and 8.11+15.04.20160122-0ubuntu1.
How severe is CVE-2015-7946?: CVE-2015-7946 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-7946 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7946?: CVE-2015-7946 affects Ubports Unity8. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7946?: 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-2015-7946 published?: CVE-2015-7946 was published on 2020-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://launchpad.net/bugs/1525981

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ubports:unity8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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