CVE-2015-0491

Name: CVE-2015-0491
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-04-16T16:59:42.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0491 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 5.0u81, 6u91, 7u76, and 8u40, and Java FX 2.2.76, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to 2D, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-0459.. EPSS estimates a 6.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 5.0u81, 6u91, 7u76, and 8u40, and Java FX 2.2.76, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to 2D, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-0459.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.28%

92.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Oracle	Jdk	1.5.0	Update8
Oracle	Jdk	1.6.0	Update91
Oracle	Jdk	1.7.0	Update76
Oracle	Jdk	1.8.0	Update40
Oracle	Jre	1.5.0	Update81
Oracle	Jre	1.6.0	Update91
Oracle	Jre	1.7.0	Update76
Oracle	Jre	1.8.0	Update40
Oracle	Javafx	2.2.76	—
Suse	Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop	11.0	Sp3
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2	—

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 16, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0491?

How severe is CVE-2015-0491?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0491 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0491?

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Source: NVD / NIST