CVE-2015-0971: Medium severity debian linux vulnerability

Published May 14, 2015
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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

Event History

May 14, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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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.

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