CVE-2015-1783: Buffer Overflow
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 modauthmellon.
Acknowledgements:
This issue was discovered by Rob Crittenden of Red Hat.
Other sources
The prefix variable in the getordefinens function in Lasso before commit 6d854cef4211cdcdbc7446c978f23ab859847cdd allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uninitialized memory access and application crash) via unspecified vectors.
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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.