CVE-2015-0838

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

Buffer overflow in the C implementation of the apply_delta function in _pack.c in Dulwich before 0.9.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted pack file.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 86.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 31, 2015

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

References (4)

security@debianhttp://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3206
security@debianhttps://lists.launchpad.net/dulwich-users/msg00829.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3206
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://lists.launchpad.net/dulwich-users/msg00829.html

Affected Packages

(1 across 1 ecosystem)

PyPI(1)

Package	Vulnerable range	Fixed in	Dependents
dulwich	0.0.1 ... 0.9.8 (33 versions)	0.9.9	—

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 9× in last 7d / 20× in last 30d)

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2026-06-08 14:14 UTCEPSS rescore
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2015-0838?

CVE-2015-0838 is a none vulnerability published on March 31, 2015. Buffer overflow in the C implementation of the applydelta function in pack.c in Dulwich before 0.9.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted pack file.

When was CVE-2015-0838 disclosed?

CVE-2015-0838 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 31, 2015, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2015-0838 actively exploited?

CVE-2015-0838 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 86.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2015-0838?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2015-0838, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2015-0838

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