CVE-2015-8547: The CoreUserInputHandler::doMode function in core/coreuserinputhandler.cpp in Quassel 0.10.0 allows remote att

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-8547?

quassel: upgrade to newer than 0.10.0; leap: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; opensuse: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-8547 being exploited?

CVE-2015-8547 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-2015-8547 affect?

CVE-2015-8547 affects quassel, leap, opensuse. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The CoreUserInputHandler::doMode function in core/coreuserinputhandler.cpp in Quassel 0.10.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via the "/op *" command in a query.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-8547?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2015-8547 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting quassel, leap, opensuse. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The CoreUserInputHandler::doMode function in core/coreuserinputhandler.cpp in Quassel 0.10.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via the "/op *" command in a query.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-17
Published	2016-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: opensuse · quassel-irc

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-01-08 19:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

quassel-irc quassel UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.10.0

Fixed in: newer than 0.10.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy quassel || rpm -q quassel || quassel --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.10.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade quassel

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade quassel

Note

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

opensuse leap MITIGATE

Affected: 42.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 42.1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

opensuse opensuse MITIGATE

Affected: 13.1 · 13.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 13.1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2015-8547?

quassel: upgrade to newer than 0.10.0; leap: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; opensuse: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-8547 being exploited?

CVE-2015-8547 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-2015-8547 affect?

CVE-2015-8547 affects quassel, leap, opensuse. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The CoreUserInputHandler::doMode function in core/coreuserinputhandler.cpp in Quassel 0.10.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via the "/op *" command in a query.

How urgent is CVE-2015-8547?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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