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Vulnerability record · CVE-2015-8149 · published 18 February 2016

CVE-2015-8149: Symantec encryption management server memory buffer overflow vulnerability

Symantec · Encryption Management Server

The LDAP service in Symantec Encryption Management Server (SEMS) 3.3.2 before MP12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption and service outage) via crafted requests.

7.5 CVSS 3.0 High EPSS 1.7% · top 23.8% CWE-119 · Memory buffer overflow
7.5CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 5.0
1.7%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

The LDAP service in Symantec Encryption Management Server (SEMS) 3.3.2 before MP12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption and service outage) via crafted requests.

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83270
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035063
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=& Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83270
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035063
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=& Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2015-8149), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-29). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.