REDHAT-BUG-1572166: High severity OpenSLP OpenSLP vulnerability
OpenSLP releases have a heap-related memory corruption issue which may manifest itself as a denial-of-service or a remote code-execution vulnerability.
Upstream patch:
https://sourceforge.net/p/openslp/mercurial/ci/151f07745901cbdba6e00e4889561b4083250da1/
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1572166?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1572166 is considered high due to its potential for causing denial-of-service and remote code execution.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1572166?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1572166, apply the upstream patch provided by OpenSLP immediately.
What causes the vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1572166?
REDHAT-BUG-1572166 is caused by a heap-related memory corruption issue in OpenSLP.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting REDHAT-BUG-1572166?
Exploiting REDHAT-BUG-1572166 could result in denial-of-service or allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely.
Which software versions are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1572166?
REDHAT-BUG-1572166 affects all versions of OpenSLP that contain the vulnerability.