CVE-2015-5522: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Aug 11 2015(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the ParseValue function in lexer.c in tidy before 4.9.31 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors involving a command character in an href.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HTACG Tidy | <=4.9.30 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =15.04 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| iPhone OS | <=8.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.6.8 | |
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <=1.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00005.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3309
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/04/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/13/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/15/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75037
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033703
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2695-1
- https://github.com/htacg/tidy-html5/issues/217
- https://support.apple.com/HT205212
- https://support.apple.com/HT205213
- https://support.apple.com/HT205267
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5522?
CVE-2015-5522 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause remote denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5522?
To fix CVE-2015-5522, update to Tidy version 4.9.31 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-5522?
CVE-2015-5522 affects Tidy versions prior to 4.9.31 and various versions of Ubuntu, Debian, Apple iOS, macOS, and watchOS.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-5522?
CVE-2015-5522 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2015-5522?
CVE-2015-5522 is caused by improper handling of command characters in an href within the ParseValue function.
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