CVE-2015-6587: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 2, 2015
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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 VLListAttributesN2 RPC.

Affected Software

3 affected components
OpenAFS OpenAFS<=1.6.12
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0

Event History

Sep 2, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-6587?

To fix CVE-2015-6587, you should upgrade to OpenAFS version 1.6.13 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2015-6587?

CVE-2015-6587 affects remote authenticated users of OpenAFS versions before 1.6.13.

4

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.

5

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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