CVE-2015-6454: Medium severity everest peakhmi vulnerability
Published Sep 25, 2015
·Updated
Everest PeakHMI before 8.7.0.2, when the video server is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted packet.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Everest PeakHMI<=8.7.0.1
Event History
Sep 25, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6454?
CVE-2015-6454 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-6454?
To fix CVE-2015-6454, upgrade Everest PeakHMI to version 8.7.0.2 or later.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2015-6454 allow?
CVE-2015-6454 allows remote attackers to perform a denial of service attack through crafted packets.
4
Which versions of Everest PeakHMI are affected by CVE-2015-6454?
Everest PeakHMI versions before 8.7.0.2 are affected by CVE-2015-6454.
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What is the exploit type for CVE-2015-6454?
CVE-2015-6454 is an exploit type related to incorrect pointer dereference leading to a daemon crash.