CVE-2015-8011: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 15, 2015
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Updated

A buffer overflow was found in the lldpdecode function in daemon/protocols/lldp.c in lldpd. This flaw allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors involving large management addresses and TLV boundaries. This threatens the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Other sources

Buffer overflow in the lldpdecode function in daemon/protocols/lldp.c in lldpd before 0.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors involving large management addresses and TLV boundaries.

Affected Software

37 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/openvswitch2.13<0:2.13.0-62.el7fd
0:2.13.0-62.el7fd
redhat/openvswitch2.11<0:2.11.3-77.el7fd
0:2.11.3-77.el7fd
redhat/openvswitch<0:2.9.9-1.el7fd
0:2.9.9-1.el7fd
redhat/openvswitch2.13<0:2.13.0-71.el8fd
0:2.13.0-71.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch2.11<0:2.11.3-74.el8fd
0:2.11.3-74.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch2.13<0:2.13.0-72.el8fd
0:2.13.0-72.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch-selinux-extra-policy<0:1.0-17.el7fd
0:1.0-17.el7fd
redhat/ovn2.11<0:2.11.1-57.el7fd
0:2.11.1-57.el7fd
redhat/ovn2.11<0:2.11.1-56.el7fd
0:2.11.1-56.el7fd
redhat/redhat-virtualization-host<0:4.3.12-20201216.0.el7_9
0:4.3.12-20201216.0.el7_9
redhat/redhat-virtualization-host<0:4.4.3-20201210.0.el8_3
0:4.4.3-20201210.0.el8_3
redhat/rhvm-appliance<0:4.4-20210310.0.el8e
0:4.4-20210310.0.el8e
debian/lldpd
1.0.3-11.0.3-1+deb10u21.0.11-1+deb11u21.0.16-1+deb12u11.0.17-1
debian/openvswitch
2.10.7+ds1-0+deb10u12.10.7+ds1-0+deb10u42.15.0+ds1-2+deb11u43.1.0-23.2.0-2
Lldpd Project Lldpd>=0.5.6<0.8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
redhat/lldpd<0.8.0
0.8.0
: Siemens SIMATIC HMI Unified Comfort Panels<17
17
: Siemens SIMATIC NET CP 1542SP-1 (6GK7542-6UX00-0XE0)
: Siemens SIMATIC NET CP 1542SP-1 IRC (incl. SIPLUS variants) (6GK7243-8RX30-0XE0)
: Siemens SIMATIC NET CP 1543-1 (incl. SIPLUS variants)
: Siemens SIMATIC NET CP 1543SP-1 (incl. SIPLUS variants)
: Siemens SIMATIC NET CP 1545-1 (6GK7545-1GX00-0XE0)<1.1
1.1
alpine/openvswitch<2.12.2-r0
2.12.2-r0
alpine/openvswitch<2.12.2-r0
2.12.2-r0
alpine/openvswitch<2.12.2-r0
2.12.2-r0
alpine/openvswitch<2.12.2-r0
2.12.2-r0
alpine/openvswitch<2.12.2-r0
2.12.2-r0
alpine/openvswitch<2.12.2-r0
2.12.2-r0
alpine/openvswitch<2.12.2-r0
2.12.2-r0
alpine/openvswitch<2.12.2-r0
2.12.2-r0
alpine/openvswitch<2.12.2-r0
2.12.2-r0
alpine/openvswitch<2.12.2-r0
2.12.2-r0
alpine/openvswitch<2.12.2-r0
2.12.2-r0
alpine/openvswitch<2.12.2-r0
2.12.2-r0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/openvswitch2.13 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:2.13.0-62.el7fd
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/openvswitch2.11 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:2.11.3-77.el7fd
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/openvswitch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:2.9.9-1.el7fd
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/openvswitch2.13 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:2.13.0-71.el8fd
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/openvswitch2.11 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:2.11.3-74.el8fd
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/openvswitch2.13 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:2.13.0-72.el8fd
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/openvswitch-selinux-extra-policy to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:1.0-17.el7fd
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/ovn2.11 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:2.11.1-57.el7fd
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/ovn2.11 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:2.11.1-56.el7fd
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/redhat-virtualization-host to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:4.3.12-20201216.0.el7_9
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/redhat-virtualization-host to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:4.4.3-20201210.0.el8_3
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/rhvm-appliance to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:4.4-20210310.0.el8e
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/lldpd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.0.3-1Fixed in 1.0.3-1+deb10u2Fixed in 1.0.11-1+deb11u2Fixed in 1.0.16-1+deb12u1Fixed in 1.0.17-1
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/openvswitch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.10.7+ds1-0+deb10u1Fixed in 2.10.7+ds1-0+deb10u4Fixed in 2.15.0+ds1-2+deb11u4Fixed in 3.1.0-2Fixed in 3.2.0-2
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/lldpd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.8.0
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/openvswitch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.12.2-r0
  19. Upgrade

    Upgrade lldpd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.8.0Patch dd4f16e7e816f2165fba76e3d162cd8d2978dcb2

Event History

Oct 15, 2015
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jan 28, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 10, 2020
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8011?

CVE-2015-8011 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-8011?

To fix CVE-2015-8011, update to the latest version of affected software that has addressed this vulnerability.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2015-8011?

CVE-2015-8011 affects various versions of openvswitch and lldpd prior to specific patched releases.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8011?

CVE-2015-8011 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited by remote attackers.

5

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2015-8011?

Exploiting CVE-2015-8011 can lead to a daemon crash and possibly allow for arbitrary code execution.

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