CVE-2015-8880

Name: CVE-2015-8880
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-22T01:59:12.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8880 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Double free vulnerability in the format printer in PHP 7.x before 7.0.1 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact by triggering an error.. EPSS estimates a 2.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Double free vulnerability in the format printer in PHP 7.x before 7.0.1 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact by triggering an error.

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

2.95%

85.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-415

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Php	Php	7.0.0

References

http://php.net/ChangeLog-7.phpRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://php.net/ChangeLog-7.phpRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 22, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8880?

Double free vulnerability in the format printer in PHP 7.x before 7.0.1 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact by triggering an error.

How severe is CVE-2015-8880?

CVE-2015-8880 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8880?

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-2015-8880?

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Source: NVD / NIST