CVE-2015-5220: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Aug 21 2015(Updated: )
no sanity checks and unbounded header sizes/counts leads to OOME from EAP 6 http management console
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| JBoss Enterprise Application Platform | <=6.4.3 | |
| Red Hat JBoss WildFly Application Server | <=2.0.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1907.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1905.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1904.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1906.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1519.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1255597
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1904.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1905.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1906.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1907.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1908.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1519.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033859
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5220?
The severity of CVE-2015-5220 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability with potential high impact due to memory consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5220?
To fix CVE-2015-5220, upgrade to Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform version 6.4.4 or later, or update to the latest version of WildFly.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-5220?
CVE-2015-5220 affects Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform versions prior to 6.4.4 and WildFly versions up to 2.0.0.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-5220 enable?
CVE-2015-5220 enables remote attackers to exploit memory consumption vulnerabilities leading to denial of service.
When was CVE-2015-5220 reported?
CVE-2015-5220 was reported as a vulnerability in April 2015.
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