Vulnerability Description
The signal handler implementations in socat before 1.7.3.0 and 2.0.0-b8 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process freeze or crash).
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dest-Unreach | Socat | <= 1.7.2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.dest-unreach.org/socat/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/27/19Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/06/4Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72321Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1185711Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.dest-unreach.org/socat/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/27/19Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/06/4Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72321Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1185711Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1379?
CVE-2015-1379 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The signal handler implementations in socat before 1.7.3.0 and 2.0.0-b8 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process freeze or crash).
How severe is CVE-2015-1379?
CVE-2015-1379 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-2015-1379?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dest-Unreach Socat.