Vulnerability Description
The Debian build procedure for the smokeping package in wheezy before 2.6.8-2+deb7u1 and jessie before 2.6.9-1+deb8u1 does not properly configure the way Apache httpd passes arguments to smokeping_cgi, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted CGI arguments.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3405Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3405Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-0859?
CVE-2015-0859 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Debian build procedure for the smokeping package in wheezy before 2.6.8-2+deb7u1 and jessie before 2.6.9-1+deb8u1 does not properly configure the way Apache httpd passes arguments to smokeping_cgi...
How severe is CVE-2015-0859?
CVE-2015-0859 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-0859?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux.