Vulnerability Description
The receive_ra function in rdisc/nm-lndp-rdisc.c in the Neighbor Discovery (ND) protocol implementation in the IPv6 stack in NetworkManager 1.x allows remote attackers to reconfigure a hop-limit setting via a small hop_limit value in a Router Advertisement (RA) message, a similar issue to CVE-2015-2922.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Networkmanager Project | Networkmanager | <= 1.0.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157803.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/158103.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/04/2
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76879
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201509-05
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157803.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/158103.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/04/2
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76879
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201509-05
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2924?
CVE-2015-2924 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). The receive_ra function in rdisc/nm-lndp-rdisc.c in the Neighbor Discovery (ND) protocol implementation in the IPv6 stack in NetworkManager 1.x allows remote attackers to reconfigure a hop-limit setti...
How severe is CVE-2015-2924?
CVE-2015-2924 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-2924?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Networkmanager Project Networkmanager.