Vulnerability Description
lldpd before 0.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon crash) via a malformed packet.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lldpd Project | Lldpd | < 0.8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/18/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/30/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vincentbernat/lldpd/commit/793526f8884455f43daecd0a2c46772388PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vincentbernat/lldpd/commit/9221b5c249f9e4843f77c7f888d5705348PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/18/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/30/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vincentbernat/lldpd/commit/793526f8884455f43daecd0a2c46772388PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vincentbernat/lldpd/commit/9221b5c249f9e4843f77c7f888d5705348PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8012?
CVE-2015-8012 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). lldpd before 0.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon crash) via a malformed packet.
How severe is CVE-2015-8012?
CVE-2015-8012 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-2015-8012?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lldpd Project Lldpd.