CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-3286: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Aug 12 2015(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the Solaris kernel extension in OpenAFS before 1.6.13 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic or deadlock) or possibly have other unspecified impact via a large group list when joining a PAG.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
npm<=1.6.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-3286?

    CVE-2015-3286 has a severity level that can cause denial of service and potential unspecified impacts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-3286?

    To fix CVE-2015-3286, upgrade OpenAFS to version 1.6.13 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2015-3286?

    Local users of OpenAFS before version 1.6.13 on Solaris systems are affected by CVE-2015-3286.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2015-3286?

    CVE-2015-3286 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Solaris kernel extension of OpenAFS.

  • What effect does CVE-2015-3286 have on systems?

    CVE-2015-3286 can lead to system crashes, deadlocks, or other unspecified impacts when large group lists are used.

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