CVE-2015-5040

Name: CVE-2015-5040
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-10-29T11:59:07.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5040 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in IBM Domino 8.5.1 through 8.5.3 before 8.5.3 FP6 IF10 and 9.x before 9.0.1 FP4 IF3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (SMTP daemon crash) via a crafted GIF image, aka SPRs KLYH9ZDKRE and KLYH9ZTLEZ, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-4994.. EPSS estimates a 3.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in IBM Domino 8.5.1 through 8.5.3 before 8.5.3 FP6 IF10 and 9.x before 9.0.1 FP4 IF3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (SMTP daemon crash) via a crafted GIF image, aka SPRs KLYH9ZDKRE and KLYH9ZTLEZ, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-4994.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.28%

86.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Domino	8.5.0
Ibm	Domino	8.5.0.1
Ibm	Domino	8.5.1
Ibm	Domino	8.5.1.1
Ibm	Domino	8.5.1.2
Ibm	Domino	8.5.1.3
Ibm	Domino	8.5.1.4
Ibm	Domino	8.5.1.5
Ibm	Domino	8.5.2
Ibm	Domino	8.5.2.1
Ibm	Domino	8.5.2.2
Ibm	Domino	8.5.2.3
Ibm	Domino	8.5.2.4
Ibm	Domino	8.5.3
Ibm	Domino	8.5.3.1
Ibm	Domino	8.5.3.2
Ibm	Domino	8.5.3.3
Ibm	Domino	8.5.3.4
Ibm	Domino	8.5.3.5
Ibm	Domino	8.5.3.6
Ibm	Domino	9.0.1
Ibm	Domino	9.0.1.1
Ibm	Domino	9.0.1.2
Ibm	Domino	9.0.1.3
Ibm	Domino	9.0.1.4

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21969050Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033974
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21969050Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033974

Timeline

Published: Oct 29, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5040?

How severe is CVE-2015-5040?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5040 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5040?

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Source: NVD / NIST