How severe is CVE-2015-8040?

CVE-2015-8040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-8040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8040?

CVE-2015-8040 affects Samsung Smartviewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8040?

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

When was CVE-2015-8040 published?

CVE-2015-8040 was published on 2015-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8040

CVE-2015-8040 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Samsung Smartviewer
Published: 2015-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The rtsp_getdlsendtime method in the CNC_Ctrl control in Samsung SmartViewer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an index value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8040?: The rtsp_getdlsendtime method in the CNC_Ctrl control in Samsung SmartViewer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an index value.
How severe is CVE-2015-8040?: CVE-2015-8040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-8040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8040?: CVE-2015-8040 affects Samsung Smartviewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8040?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-8040 published?: CVE-2015-8040 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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