PatchTheCVECVE-2015-6673: Use-after-free vulnerability in Decoder.cpp in libpgf before 6.15.32.
CVE-2015-6673 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting libpgf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Use-after-free vulnerability in Decoder.cpp in libpgf before 6.15.32.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.9% (top 20%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-416 |
| Published | 2017-09-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2015-6673?
libpgf: upgrade to newer than 6.14.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2015-6673 being exploited?
CVE-2015-6673 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-2015-6673 affect?
CVE-2015-6673 affects libpgf. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Use-after-free vulnerability in Decoder.cpp in libpgf before 6.15.32.
How urgent is CVE-2015-6673?
Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action