CVE-2015-1548: mini_httpd 1.21 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via an

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-1548?

mini httpd: upgrade to newer than 1.21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-1548 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1548 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-1548 affect?

CVE-2015-1548 affects mini httpd. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). mini_httpd 1.21 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via an HTTP request with a long protocol string, which triggers an incorrect response size calculation and an out-of-bounds read.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-1548?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2015-1548 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting mini httpd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

mini_httpd 1.21 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via an HTTP request with a long protocol string, which triggers an incorrect response size calculation and an out-of-bounds read.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2015-02-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: acme

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-02-10 19:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

acme mini httpd UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.21

Fixed in: newer than 1.21

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mini-httpd || rpm -q mini-httpd || mini-httpd --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mini-httpd

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mini-httpd

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-1548?

mini httpd: upgrade to newer than 1.21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-1548 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1548 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-2015-1548 affect?

CVE-2015-1548 affects mini httpd. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). mini_httpd 1.21 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via an HTTP request with a long protocol string, which triggers an incorrect response size calculation and an out-of-bounds read.

How urgent is CVE-2015-1548?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities

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References

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