How severe is CVE-2015-8367?

CVE-2015-8367 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-8367 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8367?

CVE-2015-8367 affects Libraw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8367?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-8367 published?

CVE-2015-8367 was published on 2020-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8367

CVE-2015-8367 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Libraw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-665.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-665
Affected product: Libraw
Published: 2020-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The phase_one_correct function in Libraw before 0.17.1 allows attackers to cause memory errors and possibly execute arbitrary code, related to memory object initialization.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8367?: The phase_one_correct function in Libraw before 0.17.1 allows attackers to cause memory errors and possibly execute arbitrary code, related to memory object initialization.
How severe is CVE-2015-8367?: CVE-2015-8367 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-8367 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8367?: CVE-2015-8367 affects Libraw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8367?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-8367 published?: CVE-2015-8367 was published on 2020-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libraw:libraw:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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