Vulnerability Description
cURL and libcurl 7.40.0 through 7.42.1 send the HTTP Basic authentication credentials for a previous connection when reusing a reset (curl_easy_reset) connection handle to send a request to the same host name, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Haxx | Curl | 7.40.0 |
| Haxx | Libcurl | 7.40.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20150617A.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/160660.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2016-2867206.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2015-2367953.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75385
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91787Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10131
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201509-02
- http://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20150617A.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/160660.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2016-2867206.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3236?
CVE-2015-3236 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). cURL and libcurl 7.40.0 through 7.42.1 send the HTTP Basic authentication credentials for a previous connection when reusing a reset (curl_easy_reset) connection handle to send a request to the same h...
How severe is CVE-2015-3236?
CVE-2015-3236 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-2015-3236?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Haxx Curl, Haxx Libcurl.