CVE-2015-8764: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 27, 2017
·Updated
Off-by-one error in the EAP-PWD module in FreeRADIUS 3.0 through 3.0.8, which triggers a buffer overflow.
Affected Software
9 affected components
FreeRADIUS freeradius=3.0.0
FreeRADIUS freeradius=3.0.1
FreeRADIUS freeradius=3.0.2
FreeRADIUS freeradius=3.0.3
FreeRADIUS freeradius=3.0.4
FreeRADIUS freeradius=3.0.5
FreeRADIUS freeradius=3.0.6
FreeRADIUS freeradius=3.0.7
FreeRADIUS freeradius=3.0.8
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 27, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8764?
CVE-2015-8764 has a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution caused by a buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-8764?
To fix CVE-2015-8764, upgrade FreeRADIUS to version 3.0.9 or later.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2015-8764?
The impact of CVE-2015-8764 includes unauthorized access and possible control of affected systems.
4
Which versions of FreeRADIUS are affected by CVE-2015-8764?
CVE-2015-8764 affects FreeRADIUS versions from 3.0.0 through 3.0.8.
5
How can I confirm if CVE-2015-8764 is present in my FreeRADIUS installation?
You can confirm CVE-2015-8764 by checking the version of your FreeRADIUS software and referring to the vulnerability details.