Vulnerability Description
The ber_get_next function in libraries/liblber/io.c in OpenLDAP 2.4.42 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reachable assertion and application crash) via crafted BER data, as demonstrated by an attack against slapd.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openldap | Openldap | <= 2.4.42 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00005.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00031.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00032.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00037.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00039.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00040.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1840.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3356
- http://www.openldap.org/devel/gitweb.cgi?p=openldap.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=6fe51a9ab
- http://www.openldap.org/its/index.cgi/Software%20Bugs?id=8240ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.h
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.htm
- http://www.security-assessment.com/files/documents/advisory/OpenLDAP-ber_get_nex
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76714
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033534
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-6908?
CVE-2015-6908 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The ber_get_next function in libraries/liblber/io.c in OpenLDAP 2.4.42 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reachable assertion and application crash) via crafted BER data...
How severe is CVE-2015-6908?
CVE-2015-6908 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-2015-6908?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openldap Openldap, Apple Mac Os X.