What is the severity of CVE-2015-5957?

CVE-2015-5957 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the buffer overflow that can lead to unspecified impacts.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5957?

To fix CVE-2015-5957, update Remind to version 3.1.15 or later and ensure that you are using supported versions of openSUSE.

What impact can CVE-2015-5957 have on my system?

CVE-2015-5957 may allow attackers to exploit the buffer overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.

Which software is affected by CVE-2015-5957?

CVE-2015-5957 affects Remind versions prior to 3.1.15 and specific versions of openSUSE, namely 13.1 and 13.2.

Can CVE-2015-5957 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-5957 can potentially be exploited remotely if the attacker can send specially crafted data to the affected application.

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CVE-2015-5957

critical

CWE

119

28/9/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-5957: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Sep 28 2015(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the DumpSysVar function in var.c in Remind before 3.1.15 allows attackers to have unspecified impact via a long name.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
openSUSE	=13.1
openSUSE	=13.2
Roaring Penguin Remind	<=3.1.14

Remedy

http://lists.roaringpenguin.com/pipermail/remind-fans/2015/003172.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5957?
CVE-2015-5957 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the buffer overflow that can lead to unspecified impacts.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5957?
To fix CVE-2015-5957, update Remind to version 3.1.15 or later and ensure that you are using supported versions of openSUSE.
What impact can CVE-2015-5957 have on my system?
CVE-2015-5957 may allow attackers to exploit the buffer overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.
Which software is affected by CVE-2015-5957?
CVE-2015-5957 affects Remind versions prior to 3.1.15 and specific versions of openSUSE, namely 13.1 and 13.2.
Can CVE-2015-5957 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-5957 can potentially be exploited remotely if the attacker can send specially crafted data to the affected application.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5957?
CVE-2015-5957 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the buffer overflow that can lead to unspecified impacts.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5957?
To fix CVE-2015-5957, update Remind to version 3.1.15 or later and ensure that you are using supported versions of openSUSE.
What impact can CVE-2015-5957 have on my system?
CVE-2015-5957 may allow attackers to exploit the buffer overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.
Which software is affected by CVE-2015-5957?
CVE-2015-5957 affects Remind versions prior to 3.1.15 and specific versions of openSUSE, namely 13.1 and 13.2.
Can CVE-2015-5957 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-5957 can potentially be exploited remotely if the attacker can send specially crafted data to the affected application.