How severe is CVE-2015-8107?

CVE-2015-8107 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-8107 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8107?

CVE-2015-8107 affects Gnu A2ps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8107?

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-2015-8107 published?

CVE-2015-8107 was published on 2017-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8107

CVE-2015-8107 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu A2ps with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-134.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Gnu A2ps
Published: 2017-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Format string vulnerability in GNU a2ps 4.14 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8107?: Format string vulnerability in GNU a2ps 4.14 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2015-8107?: CVE-2015-8107 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-8107 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8107?: CVE-2015-8107 affects Gnu A2ps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8107?: 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-2015-8107 published?: CVE-2015-8107 was published on 2017-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:a2ps:4.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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