CVE-2015-6674: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 13, 2017
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Updated

Buffer underflow vulnerability in the Debian inspircd package before 2.0.5-1+deb7u1 for wheezy and before 2.0.16-1 for jessie and sid. NOTE: This issue exists as an additional issue from an incomplete fix of CVE-2012-1836.

Affected Software

3 affected components
inspircd inspircd<=2.0.19
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0

Event History

Apr 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6674?

CVE-2015-6674 has a medium severity rating due to potential denial of service risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-6674?

To address CVE-2015-6674, you should upgrade the inspircd package to version 2.0.5-1+deb7u1 for wheezy or 2.0.16-1 for jessie and sid.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2015-6674?

CVE-2015-6674 affects Debian Wheezy and Jessie systems running specific versions of the inspircd package.

4

What are the consequences of CVE-2015-6674?

Exploitation of CVE-2015-6674 could lead to a buffer underflow, resulting in potential application crashes or instability.

5

Is CVE-2015-6674 related to any other vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2015-6674 is an additional issue resulting from an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-1836.

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