CVE-2015-0971: Medium severity debian linux vulnerability
Published May 14, 2015
·Updated
The DER parser in Suricata before 2.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to SSL/TLS certificates.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Openinfosecfoundation Suricata<=2.0.7
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 14, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-0971?
CVE-2015-0971 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause crashes in Suricata.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-0971?
To fix CVE-2015-0971, upgrade Suricata to version 2.0.8 or later.
3
Which versions of Suricata are affected by CVE-2015-0971?
Suricata versions prior to 2.0.8 are affected by CVE-2015-0971.
4
Which operating system is impacted by CVE-2015-0971?
CVE-2015-0971 affects Debian GNU/Linux version 8.0 when running vulnerable versions of Suricata.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2015-0971 on SSL/TLS certificates?
CVE-2015-0971 allows remote attackers to exploit vulnerabilities related to SSL/TLS certificates, resulting in a denial of service.