CVE-2015-7762: Infoleak
rx/rx.c in OpenAFS before 1.6.15 and 1.7.x before 1.7.33 does not properly initialize the padding of a data structure when constructing an Rx acknowledgement (ACK) packet, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by (1) conducting a replay attack or (2) sniffing the network.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7762?
CVE-2015-7762 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting certain versions of OpenAFS.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7762?
To fix CVE-2015-7762, update OpenAFS to version 1.6.15 or 1.7.33 or later.
What is affected by CVE-2015-7762?
CVE-2015-7762 affects OpenAFS versions prior to 1.6.15 and 1.7.x versions before 1.7.33.
What kind of attacks are possible due to CVE-2015-7762?
CVE-2015-7762 may allow remote attackers to conduct replay attacks or sniff sensitive information from the network.
Why is padding not initialized properly in CVE-2015-7762?
CVE-2015-7762 is due to improper initialization of the padding of a data structure when constructing an Rx ACK packet.