CVE-2015-8366

Name: CVE-2015-8366
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-14T16:15:11.59+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8366 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Array index error in smal_decode_segment function in LibRaw before 0.17.1 allows context-dependent attackers to cause memory errors and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to indexes.. EPSS estimates a 4.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Array index error in smal_decode_segment function in LibRaw before 0.17.1 allows context-dependent attackers to cause memory errors and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to indexes.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.94%

91.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-129

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libraw	Libraw	< 0.17.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134573/LibRaw-0.17-Overflow.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Nov/108Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.libraw.org/news/libraw-0-17-1Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134573/LibRaw-0.17-Overflow.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Nov/108Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.libraw.org/news/libraw-0-17-1Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8366?

Array index error in smal_decode_segment function in LibRaw before 0.17.1 allows context-dependent attackers to cause memory errors and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to indexes.

How severe is CVE-2015-8366?

CVE-2015-8366 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8366?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-8366?

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Source: NVD / NIST