CVE-2015-8079
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.23%
Last modified
CVE-2015-8079 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. qt5-qtwebkit before 5.4 records private browsing URLs to its favicon database, WebpageIcons.db.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
qt5-qtwebkit before 5.4 records private browsing URLs to its favicon database, WebpageIcons.db.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qt | Qtwebkit | <= 5.3.2 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1204795Issue Tracking
- https://codereview.qt-project.org/#/c/108936/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1204795Issue Tracking
- https://codereview.qt-project.org/#/c/108936/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-8079?
qt5-qtwebkit before 5.4 records private browsing URLs to its favicon database, WebpageIcons.db.
How severe is CVE-2015-8079?
CVE-2015-8079 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8079?
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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