PatchTheCVECVE-2015-7542: A vulnerability exists in libgwenhywfar through 4.12.0 due to the usage of outdated bundled CA certificates.
CVE-2015-7542 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting gwenhywfar, debian linux, leap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability exists in libgwenhywfar through 4.12.0 due to the usage of outdated bundled CA certificates.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 63%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-319 |
| Published | 2019-12-03 |
| 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-2015-7542?
gwenhywfar: upgrade to newer than 4.12.0; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; leap: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2015-7542 being exploited?
CVE-2015-7542 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-2015-7542 affect?
CVE-2015-7542 affects gwenhywfar, debian linux, leap. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability exists in libgwenhywfar through 4.12.0 due to the usage of outdated bundled CA certificates.
How urgent is CVE-2015-7542?
Priority 38/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist