How severe is CVE-2015-8538?

CVE-2015-8538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-8538 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8538?

CVE-2015-8538 affects Libdwarf Project Libdwarf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8538?

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

When was CVE-2015-8538 published?

CVE-2015-8538 was published on 2017-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8538

CVE-2015-8538 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libdwarf Project Libdwarf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Libdwarf Project Libdwarf
Published: 2017-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

dwarf_leb.c in libdwarf allows attackers to cause a denial of service (SIGSEGV).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8538?: dwarf_leb.c in libdwarf allows attackers to cause a denial of service (SIGSEGV).
How severe is CVE-2015-8538?: CVE-2015-8538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-8538 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8538?: CVE-2015-8538 affects Libdwarf Project Libdwarf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8538?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-8538 published?: CVE-2015-8538 was published on 2017-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libdwarf_project:libdwarf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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