CVE-2015-1201: Medium severity Privoxy privoxy vulnerability
Published Jan 20, 2015
·Updated
Privoxy before 3.0.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file descriptor consumption) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Privoxy privoxy<=3.0.21
Event History
Jan 20, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1201?
CVE-2015-1201 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, allowing attackers to consume file descriptors.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-1201?
To fix CVE-2015-1201, upgrade Privoxy to version 3.0.22 or later.
3
Which versions of Privoxy are affected by CVE-2015-1201?
CVE-2015-1201 affects all Privoxy versions before 3.0.22.
4
Can CVE-2015-1201 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-1201 can be exploited remotely by attackers.
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What are the implications of CVE-2015-1201?
The implications of CVE-2015-1201 include potential denial of service, leading to unavailability of the Privoxy service.