Vulnerability Description
Gajim before 0.16.5 allows remote attackers to modify the roster and intercept messages via a crafted roster-push IQ stanza.
CVSS Score
5.4
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gajim | Gajim | <= 0.16.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://gultsch.de/gajim_roster_push_and_message_interception.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/175503.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/175526.ht
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-01/msg00027.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3492
- https://hg.gajim.org/gajim/file/gajim-0.16.5/ChangeLogVendor Advisory
- http://gultsch.de/gajim_roster_push_and_message_interception.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/175503.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/175526.ht
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-01/msg00027.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3492
- https://hg.gajim.org/gajim/file/gajim-0.16.5/ChangeLogVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8688?
CVE-2015-8688 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Gajim before 0.16.5 allows remote attackers to modify the roster and intercept messages via a crafted roster-push IQ stanza.
How severe is CVE-2015-8688?
CVE-2015-8688 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8688?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gajim Gajim.