Vulnerability Description
The lua_websocket_read function in lua_request.c in the mod_lua module in the Apache HTTP Server through 2.4.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (child-process crash) by sending a crafted WebSocket Ping frame after a Lua script has called the wsupgrade function.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | <= 2.4.12 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.10.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 5.0.3 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0099.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-03/msg00006.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1666.html
- http://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/httpd/httpd/branches/2.4.x/CHANGESVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73041
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91787
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032967
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2523-1
- https://github.com/apache/httpd/commit/643f0fcf3b8ab09a68f0ecd2aa37aafeda3e63ef
- https://github.com/apache/httpd/commit/78eb3b9235515652ed141353d98c239237030410
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/56c2e7cc9deb1c12a843d0dc251ea7fd3e7e80293cd
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-0228?
CVE-2015-0228 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The lua_websocket_read function in lua_request.c in the mod_lua module in the Apache HTTP Server through 2.4.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (child-process crash) by sending a ...
How severe is CVE-2015-0228?
CVE-2015-0228 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-0228?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Http Server, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server, Opensuse Opensuse.