CVE-2015-8400
First published: Tue Jan 12 2016(Updated: )
The HTTPS fallback implementation in Shell In A Box (aka shellinabox) before 2.19 makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct DNS rebinding attacks via the "/plain" URL.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Fedora | =22 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =23 | |
| Shellinabox | <=2.18 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/175117.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/175224.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/02/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/02/7
- https://github.com/shellinabox/shellinabox/issues/355
- https://github.com/shellinabox/shellinabox/releases/tag/v2.19
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8400?
CVE-2015-8400 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation in DNS rebinding attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8400?
To fix CVE-2015-8400, upgrade Shell In A Box to version 2.19 or later.
Which versions of Shell In A Box are affected by CVE-2015-8400?
CVE-2015-8400 affects Shell In A Box versions up to and including 2.18.
What types of attacks can CVE-2015-8400 facilitate?
CVE-2015-8400 can facilitate remote DNS rebinding attacks that compromise the integrity of user sessions.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2015-8400?
CVE-2015-8400 affects Fedora versions 22 and 23 as well as any systems running an affected version of Shell In A Box.
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