CVE-2015-1345: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Feb 12 2015(Updated: )
The bmexec_trans function in kwset.c in grep 2.19 through 2.21 allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read and crash) via crafted input when using the -F option.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Grep | =2.19 | |
| Grep | =2.20 | |
| Grep | =2.21 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=19563
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/grep.git/commit/?id=83a95bd8c8561875b948cadd417c653dbe7ef2e2
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00037.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1447.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/22/10
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72281
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1345?
CVE-2015-1345 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, allowing local users to cause a crash.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1345?
To fix CVE-2015-1345, upgrade GNU Grep to version 2.22 or later.
Which versions of grep are affected by CVE-2015-1345?
CVE-2015-1345 affects GNU Grep versions 2.19 through 2.21.
Can CVE-2015-1345 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2015-1345 requires local user access to exploit.
What happens if I don't address CVE-2015-1345?
If not addressed, CVE-2015-1345 could lead to application crashes due to crafted input.
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