How severe is CVE-2015-8572?

CVE-2015-8572 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-8572 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8572?

CVE-2015-8572 affects Autodesk Design Review. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8572?

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

When was CVE-2015-8572 published?

CVE-2015-8572 was published on 2015-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8572

CVE-2015-8572 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Design Review with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Autodesk Design Review
Published: 2015-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Autodesk Design Review (ADR) before 2013 Hotfix 2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted RLE data in a (1) BMP or (2) FLI file, (3) encoded scan lines in a PCX file, or (4) DataSubBlock or (5) GlobalColorTable in a GIF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8572?: Multiple buffer overflows in Autodesk Design Review (ADR) before 2013 Hotfix 2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted RLE data in a (1) BMP or (2) FLI file, (3) encoded scan lines in a PCX file, or (4) DataSubBlock or (5) GlobalColorTable in a GIF file.
How severe is CVE-2015-8572?: CVE-2015-8572 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-8572 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8572?: CVE-2015-8572 affects Autodesk Design Review. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8572?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-8572 published?: CVE-2015-8572 was published on 2015-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:design_review:2013:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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