CVE-2015-8312: High severity npm vulnerability
Published May 13, 2016
·Updated
Off-by-one error in afspioctl.c in OpenAFS before 1.6.16 might allow local users to cause a denial of service (memory overwrite and system crash) via a pioctl with an input buffer size of 4096 bytes.
Affected Software
3 affected components
OpenAFS OpenAFS<=1.6.15
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Event History
May 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8312?
CVE-2015-8312 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service through memory overwrite and system crash.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-8312?
To fix CVE-2015-8312, upgrade OpenAFS to version 1.6.16 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2015-8312?
CVE-2015-8312 affects local users of OpenAFS versions prior to 1.6.16 and specific versions of Debian Linux.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8312?
CVE-2015-8312 is an off-by-one error that can lead to memory corruption.
5
Can CVE-2015-8312 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2015-8312 requires local access for exploitation.