CVE-2015-2080

Name: CVE-2015-2080
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-07T14:59:00.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 74.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-2080 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The exception handling code in Eclipse Jetty before 9.2.9.v20150224 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via illegal characters in an HTTP header, aka JetLeak.. EPSS estimates a 74.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The exception handling code in Eclipse Jetty before 9.2.9.v20150224 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via illegal characters in an HTTP header, aka JetLeak.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

74.88%

99.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Fedoraproject	Fedora	22	—
Eclipse	Jetty	9.2.3	—
Eclipse	Jetty	9.2.4	—
Eclipse	Jetty	9.2.5	—
Eclipse	Jetty	9.2.6	—
Eclipse	Jetty	9.2.7	—
Eclipse	Jetty	9.2.8	—
Eclipse	Jetty	9.3.0	M0

References

http://dev.eclipse.org/mhonarc/lists/jetty-announce/msg00074.htmlVendor Advisory
http://dev.eclipse.org/mhonarc/lists/jetty-announce/msg00075.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/151804.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130567/Jetty-9.2.8-Shared-Buffer-Leakage.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/12Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534755/100/1600/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72768Broken Link
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031800Third Party Advisory
https://blog.gdssecurity.com/labs/2015/2/25/jetleak-vulnerability-remote-leakage-of-shared-buffers-in-je.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/eclipse/jetty.project/blob/jetty-9.2.x/advisories/2015-02-24-httpparser-error-buffer-bleed.mdExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190307-0005/
http://dev.eclipse.org/mhonarc/lists/jetty-announce/msg00074.htmlVendor Advisory
http://dev.eclipse.org/mhonarc/lists/jetty-announce/msg00075.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/151804.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130567/Jetty-9.2.8-Shared-Buffer-Leakage.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/12Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534755/100/1600/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72768Broken Link
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031800Third Party Advisory
https://blog.gdssecurity.com/labs/2015/2/25/jetleak-vulnerability-remote-leakage-of-shared-buffers-in-je.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/eclipse/jetty.project/blob/jetty-9.2.x/advisories/2015-02-24-httpparser-error-buffer-bleed.mdExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190307-0005/

Timeline

Published: Oct 7, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2080?

The exception handling code in Eclipse Jetty before 9.2.9.v20150224 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via illegal characters in an HTTP header, aka JetLeak.

How severe is CVE-2015-2080?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2080 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 74.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2080?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST