CVE-2015-1362: Buffer overflow in the Customize 35mm tab in Two Pilots Exif Pilot 4.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute ar

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-1362 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting exif pilot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the Customize 35mm tab in Two Pilots Exif Pilot 4.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the maker element in an XML file.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	8.3% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2015-01-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: two pilots

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-01-27 20:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

two pilots exif pilot DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.7.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.7.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy exif-pilot || rpm -q exif-pilot || exif-pilot --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison exif-pilot sudo apt install exif-pilot=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.7.2> sudo apt-mark hold exif-pilot

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list exif-pilot sudo dnf downgrade exif-pilot-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.7.2> sudo dnf versionlock add exif-pilot

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Exif Pilot 4.7.2 - Buffer Overflow (SEH)

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-1362?

exif pilot: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-1362 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1362 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-1362 affect?

CVE-2015-1362 affects exif pilot. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in the Customize 35mm tab in Two Pilots Exif Pilot 4.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the maker element in an XML file.

How urgent is CVE-2015-1362?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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