CVE-2015-6587: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Sep 02 2015(Updated: )
The vlserver in OpenAFS before 1.6.13 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted regular expression in a VL_ListAttributesN2 RPC.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| npm | <=1.6.12 | |
| Debian | =7.0 | |
| Debian | =8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6587?
CVE-2015-6587 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6587?
To fix CVE-2015-6587, you should upgrade to OpenAFS version 1.6.13 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-6587?
CVE-2015-6587 affects remote authenticated users of OpenAFS versions before 1.6.13.
What impact does CVE-2015-6587 have?
The impact of CVE-2015-6587 can result in an out-of-bounds read and crash of the vlserver.
What versions of Debian are affected by CVE-2015-6587?
Debian Linux versions 7.0 and 8.0 are affected by CVE-2015-6587.
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