How severe is CVE-2015-8039?

CVE-2015-8039 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-8039 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8039?

CVE-2015-8039 affects Samsung Smartviewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8039?

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

When was CVE-2015-8039 published?

CVE-2015-8039 was published on 2015-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8039

CVE-2015-8039 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Smartviewer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Samsung Smartviewer
Published: 2015-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Samsung SmartViewer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors to the (1) DVRSetupSave method in the STWAxConfig control or (2) SendCustomPacket method in the STWAxConfigNVR control, which trigger an untrusted pointer dereference.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8039?: Samsung SmartViewer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors to the (1) DVRSetupSave method in the STWAxConfig control or (2) SendCustomPacket method in the STWAxConfigNVR control, which trigger an untrusted pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2015-8039?: CVE-2015-8039 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-8039 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8039?: CVE-2015-8039 affects Samsung Smartviewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8039?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-8039 published?: CVE-2015-8039 was published on 2015-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:smartviewer:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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