Vulnerability Description
The bmexec_trans function in kwset.c in grep 2.19 through 2.21 allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read and crash) via crafted input when using the -F option.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Grep | 2.19 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=19563Exploit
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/grep.git/commit/?id=83a95bd8c8561875b948cadd417
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00037.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1447.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/22/10
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72281
- http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=19563Exploit
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/grep.git/commit/?id=83a95bd8c8561875b948cadd417
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00037.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1447.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/22/10
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72281
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1345?
CVE-2015-1345 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The bmexec_trans function in kwset.c in grep 2.19 through 2.21 allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read and crash) via crafted input when using the -F option.
How severe is CVE-2015-1345?
CVE-2015-1345 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1345?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Grep, Opensuse Opensuse.