CVE-2015-8327

CVE-2015-8327 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linuxfoundation Foomatic-filters with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in util.c in foomatic-rip in cups-filters 1.0.42 before 1.2.0 and in foomatic-filters in Foomatic 4.0.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via ` (backtick) characters in a print job.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8327?
Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in util.c in foomatic-rip in cups-filters 1.0.42 before 1.2.0 and in foomatic-filters in Foomatic 4.0.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via ` (backtick) characters in a print job.
How severe is CVE-2015-8327?
CVE-2015-8327 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-8327 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8327?
CVE-2015-8327 primarily affects Linuxfoundation Foomatic-filters. In total, 64 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8327?
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-2015-8327 published?
CVE-2015-8327 was published on 2015-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (64)

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