How severe is CVE-2015-8149?

CVE-2015-8149 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-8149 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8149?

CVE-2015-8149 affects Symantec Encryption Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8149?

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-2015-8149 published?

CVE-2015-8149 was published on 2016-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8149

CVE-2015-8149 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Encryption Management Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Symantec Encryption Management Server
Published: 2016-02-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The LDAP service in Symantec Encryption Management Server (SEMS) 3.3.2 before MP12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption and service outage) via crafted requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8149?: The LDAP service in Symantec Encryption Management Server (SEMS) 3.3.2 before MP12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption and service outage) via crafted requests.
How severe is CVE-2015-8149?: CVE-2015-8149 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-8149 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8149?: CVE-2015-8149 affects Symantec Encryption Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8149?: 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-2015-8149 published?: CVE-2015-8149 was published on 2016-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:encryption_management_server:*:mp11:*:*:*:*:*:*

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