Vulnerability Description
Memory leak in the rfc2553_connect_to function in jbsocket.c in Privoxy before 3.0.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of requests that are rejected because the socket limit is reached.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Privoxy | Privoxy | <= 3.0.21 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62123
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/11/1
- http://www.privoxy.org/announce.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62123
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/11/1
- http://www.privoxy.org/announce.txtPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1030?
CVE-2015-1030 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Memory leak in the rfc2553_connect_to function in jbsocket.c in Privoxy before 3.0.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of requests that are ...
How severe is CVE-2015-1030?
CVE-2015-1030 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-2015-1030?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Privoxy Privoxy.