CVE-2015-0838: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 31, 2015
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Updated

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.

Other sources

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.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
pip/dulwich<0.9.9
0.9.9
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Dulwich Project Dulwich<=0.9.8

Event History

Mar 31, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·04:14 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0838?

CVE-2015-0838 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-0838?

To fix CVE-2015-0838, upgrade Dulwich to version 0.9.9 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-0838?

CVE-2015-0838 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2015-0838?

Users running Dulwich versions prior to 0.9.9 are affected by CVE-2015-0838.

5

What could an attacker do with CVE-2015-0838?

An attacker could execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system by exploiting CVE-2015-0838 via a crafted pack file.

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