CVE-2015-6925
First published: Fri Jan 22 2016(Updated: )
wolfSSL (formerly CyaSSL) before 3.6.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption or traffic amplification) via a crafted DTLS cookie in a ClientHello message.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| wolfSSL wolfMQTT | <=3.6.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6925?
CVE-2015-6925 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, allowing attackers to exhaust resources.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6925?
To mitigate CVE-2015-6925, upgrade wolfSSL to version 3.6.8 or later.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2015-6925?
CVE-2015-6925 is caused by insufficient validation of crafted DTLS cookies in a ClientHello message.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-6925?
Any user or system utilizing wolfSSL versions prior to 3.6.8 is susceptible to CVE-2015-6925.
Can CVE-2015-6925 lead to data breaches?
CVE-2015-6925 does not directly lead to data breaches, but it can disrupt service availability.
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