CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-1548: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Feb 10 2015(Updated: )

mini_httpd 1.21 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via an HTTP request with a long protocol string, which triggers an incorrect response size calculation and an out-of-bounds read.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Acme Mini-httpd<=1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-1548?

    CVE-2015-1548 has been classified as high severity due to the potential for remote attackers to access sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-1548?

    To mitigate CVE-2015-1548, upgrade mini_httpd to version 1.22 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2015-1548?

    CVE-2015-1548 affects mini_httpd versions 1.21 and earlier.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-1548?

    CVE-2015-1548 is a memory disclosure vulnerability that allows attackers to read sensitive data from process memory.

  • Can CVE-2015-1548 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, remote attackers can exploit CVE-2015-1548 by sending specially crafted HTTP requests.

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