CVE-2015-8947

UnknownEPSS 2.47%

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CVE-2015-8947 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. hb-ot-layout-gpos-table.hh in HarfBuzz before 1.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted data, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-2052.. EPSS estimates a 2.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

hb-ot-layout-gpos-table.hh in HarfBuzz before 1.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted data, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-2052.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.47%

82.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Harfbuzz ProjectHarfbuzz<= 1.0.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8947?
hb-ot-layout-gpos-table.hh in HarfBuzz before 1.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted data, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-2052.
How severe is CVE-2015-8947?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8947 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8947?
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