critical
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CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2015-0235: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jan 28 2015(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the __nss_hostname_digits_dots function in glibc 2.2, and other 2.x versions before 2.18, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the (1) gethostbyname or (2) gethostbyname2 function, aka "GHOST."

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GNU C Library>=2.0<2.18
Oracle Communications Application Session Controller<3.7.1
Oracle Communications Eagle=16.0
Oracle Communications EAGLE local number portability Application Processor=10.0
Oracle Communications LSMS=13.1
Oracle Communications Policy Management=9.7.3
Oracle Communications Policy Management=9.9.1
Oracle Communications Policy Management=10.4.1
Oracle Communications Policy Management=11.5
Oracle Communications Policy Management=12.1.1
Oracle Communications Session Border Controller<7.2.0
Oracle Communications Session Border Controller=7.2.0
Oracle Communications Session Border Controller=8.0.0
Oracle Communications User Data Repository>=10.0.0<=10.0.1
Oracle WebRTC Session Controller=7.0
Oracle WebRTC Session Controller=7.1
Oracle WebRTC Session Controller=7.2
Oracle Exalogic Infrastructure=1.0
Oracle Exalogic Infrastructure=2.0
Oracle VM VirtualBox<5.1.24
Oracle Linux=5
Oracle Linux=7-0
Debian=7.0
Debian=8.0
Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization=6.0
Apple iOS and macOS<10.11.1
IBM PureApplication System=1.0.0.0
IBM PureApplication System=1.1.0.0
IBM PureApplication System=2.0.0.0
IBM Security Access Manager for Enterprise Single Sign-On=8.2
PHP>=5.4.0<5.4.38
PHP>=5.5.0<5.5.22
PHP>=5.6.0<5.6.6

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-0235?

    CVE-2015-0235 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-0235?

    To fix CVE-2015-0235, upgrade glibc to version 2.18 or later, or apply the relevant patches for affected software.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2015-0235?

    CVE-2015-0235 affects various versions of the GNU C Library (glibc) and specific Oracle applications running versions prior to the patched releases.

  • What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-0235?

    CVE-2015-0235 can be exploited by attackers using functions like gethostbyname or gethostbyname2 to execute arbitrary code.

  • Is CVE-2015-0235 still a threat?

    CVE-2015-0235 remains a potential threat for systems that have not been updated or patched since the vulnerability was disclosed.

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