CVE-2015-9541
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.49%
Last modified
CVE-2015-9541 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Qt through 5.14 allows an exponential XML entity expansion attack via a crafted SVG document that is mishandled in QXmlStreamReader, a related issue to CVE-2003-1564.. EPSS estimates a 2.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Qt through 5.14 allows an exponential XML entity expansion attack via a crafted SVG document that is mishandled in QXmlStreamReader, a related issue to CVE-2003-1564.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qt | Qt | >= 5.5.0, < 5.12.8 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
References
- https://bugreports.qt.io/browse/QTBUG-47417Vendor Advisory
- https://bugreports.qt.io/browse/QTBUG-47417Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-9541?
Qt through 5.14 allows an exponential XML entity expansion attack via a crafted SVG document that is mishandled in QXmlStreamReader, a related issue to CVE-2003-1564.
How severe is CVE-2015-9541?
CVE-2015-9541 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9541?
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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