CVE-2015-8281
CVE-2015-8281 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Web Viewer 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-310.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Samsung Web Viewer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Web Viewer 1.0.0.193 on Samsung SRN-1670D devices allows attackers to bypass filesystem encryption via XOR calculations.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-8281?
- Web Viewer 1.0.0.193 on Samsung SRN-1670D devices allows attackers to bypass filesystem encryption via XOR calculations.
- How severe is CVE-2015-8281?
- CVE-2015-8281 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2015-8281 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-2015-8281?
- CVE-2015-8281 affects Samsung Web Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-8281?
- 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-2015-8281 published?
- CVE-2015-8281 was published on 2016-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:samsung:web_viewer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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