CVE-2015-8107 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Format string vulnerability in GNU a2ps 4.14 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	A2Ps	4.14

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-134

References

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q4/284Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77595Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q4/284Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77595Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-8107?

CVE-2015-8107 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in GNU a2ps 4.14 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How severe is CVE-2015-8107?

CVE-2015-8107 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8107?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu A2Ps.