CVE-2015-1817 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the inet_pton function in network/inet_pton.c in musl libc 0.9.15 through 1.0.4, and 1.1.0 through 1.1.7 allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Musl-Libc	Musl	0.9.15

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/30/3Mailing ListPatchVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73408Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/30/3Mailing ListPatchVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73408Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-1817?

CVE-2015-1817 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Stack-based buffer overflow in the inet_pton function in network/inet_pton.c in musl libc 0.9.15 through 1.0.4, and 1.1.0 through 1.1.7 allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

How severe is CVE-2015-1817?

CVE-2015-1817 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1817?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Musl-Libc Musl.