CVE-2015-1783: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Mar 09 2015(Updated: )
An uninitialized data structure flaw was found in lasso, a library that implements SSO standards. A remote attacker could potentially use this flaw to crash an application using the lasso library. The lasso library is used by ipsilon and mod_auth_mellon. Acknowledgements: This issue was discovered by Rob Crittenden of Red Hat.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fedora | =20 | |
| Fedora | =21 | |
| Fedora | =22 | |
| Entrovert Lasso | <=2.4.0 |
Remedy
https://repos.entrouvert.org/lasso.git/commit/lasso/xml?id=6d854cef4211cdcdbc7446c978f23ab859847cdd
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=999630
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=999630&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1200085
- https://repos.entrouvert.org/lasso.git/commit/lasso/xml?id=6d854cef4211cdcdbc7446c978f23ab859847cdd
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1199925
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154321.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154355.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/155382.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1783?
CVE-2015-1783 has a severity rating of Medium due to the potential for application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1783?
To fix CVE-2015-1783, update the lasso library to version 2.4.1 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2015-1783?
CVE-2015-1783 affects lasso library versions up to 2.4.0 and various Fedora releases including 20, 21, and 22.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-1783?
CVE-2015-1783 is an uninitialized data structure flaw that can lead to denial of service.
Can CVE-2015-1783 be exploited remotely?
Yes, a remote attacker can exploit CVE-2015-1783 to potentially crash applications using the affected lasso library.
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