CVE-2018-8015

Name: CVE-2018-8015
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-18T17:29:00.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8015 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Apache ORC 1.0.0 to 1.4.3 a malformed ORC file can trigger an endlessly recursive function call in the C++ or Java parser. The impact of this bug is most likely denial-of-service against software that uses the ORC file parser. EPSS estimates a 3.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Apache ORC 1.0.0 to 1.4.3 a malformed ORC file can trigger an endlessly recursive function call in the C++ or Java parser. The impact of this bug is most likely denial-of-service against software that uses the ORC file parser. With the C++ parser, the stack overflow might possibly corrupt the stack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.46%

87.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-674

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Orc	> 1.0.0, <= 1.4.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104215Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://orc.apache.org/security/CVE-2018-8015/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104215Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://orc.apache.org/security/CVE-2018-8015/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8015?

How severe is CVE-2018-8015?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8015 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8015?

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Source: NVD / NIST