CVE-2015-8476: CRLF Injection
First published: Sun Nov 01 2015(Updated: )
Multiple CRLF injection vulnerabilities
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/phpmailer/phpmailer | >=5.0.0<5.2.14 | 5.2.14 |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =6.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| PHPMailer | <=5.2.13 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/PHPMailer/PHPMailer/releases/tag/v5.2.14
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/177130.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/177139.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3416
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/04/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/05/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78619
- https://github.com/PHPMailer/PHPMailer/commit/6687a96a18b8f12148881e4ddde795ae477284b0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8476?
CVE-2015-8476 is considered to have moderate severity due to the potential for CRLF injection which can lead to arbitrary SMTP command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8476?
To fix CVE-2015-8476, upgrade PHPMailer to version 5.2.14 or later, as it includes patches for this vulnerability.
What components are affected by CVE-2015-8476?
CVE-2015-8476 affects PHPMailer versions prior to 5.2.14 and specific Debian Linux versions 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0.
How does CVE-2015-8476 impact email security?
CVE-2015-8476 can compromise email security by allowing attackers to inject arbitrary commands, potentially leading to unauthorized email manipulation.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2015-8476?
There are no widely reported exploits for CVE-2015-8476, but its existence poses a significant risk if left unpatched.
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