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CVE-2015-8833

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 7.03%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-04-12 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2015-8833
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
7.03%

Original NVD Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the create_smp_dialog function in gtk-dialog.c in the Off-the-Record Messaging (OTR) pidgin-otr plugin before 4.0.2 for Pidgin allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the "Authenticate buddy" menu item.