Is CVE-2015-8833 actively exploited?

CVE-2015-8833 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-04-12.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2015-8833?

CVE-2015-8833 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2015-8833?

Patch guidance is available from cypherpunks security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2015-8833.

Which products are affected by CVE-2015-8833?

1 product: cypherpunks pidgin-otr.

Fix CVE-2015-8833 - CRITICAL cypherpunks pidgin-otr

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.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: NVD-CWE-Other

Metadata

Primary Vendor: CYPHERPUNKS
Published: 4/12/2016
Last Modified: 4/12/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

cypherpunks : pidgin-otr

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2015-8833. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2015-8833

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CVE-2015-8833 vulnerability