How severe is CVE-2015-8234?

CVE-2015-8234 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-8234 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8234?

CVE-2015-8234 affects Openstack Glance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8234?

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

When was CVE-2015-8234 published?

CVE-2015-8234 was published on 2017-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8234

CVE-2015-8234 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openstack Glance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Openstack Glance
Published: 2017-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The image signature algorithm in OpenStack Glance 11.0.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the signature verification process via a crafted image, which triggers an MD5 collision.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8234?: The image signature algorithm in OpenStack Glance 11.0.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the signature verification process via a crafted image, which triggers an MD5 collision.
How severe is CVE-2015-8234?: CVE-2015-8234 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-8234 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8234?: CVE-2015-8234 affects Openstack Glance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8234?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-8234 published?: CVE-2015-8234 was published on 2017-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openstack:glance:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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