Vulnerability Description
The BER decoder in Botan 1.10.x before 1.10.10 and 1.11.x before 1.11.19 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors, related to a length field.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://botan.randombit.net/security.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3565
- http://botan.randombit.net/security.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3565
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5727?
CVE-2015-5727 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The BER decoder in Botan 1.10.x before 1.10.10 and 1.11.x before 1.11.19 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors, related to a length field.
How severe is CVE-2015-5727?
CVE-2015-5727 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-2015-5727?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Botan Project Botan, Debian Debian Linux.