CVE-2015-8762 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

The EAP-PWD module in FreeRADIUS 3.0 through 3.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and server crash) via a zero-length EAP-PWD packet.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freeradius	Freeradius	3.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476

References

http://freeradius.org/security.html#eap-pwd-2015Not Applicable
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/08/7Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
http://freeradius.org/security.html#eap-pwd-2015Not Applicable
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/08/7Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-8762?

CVE-2015-8762 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The EAP-PWD module in FreeRADIUS 3.0 through 3.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and server crash) via a zero-length EAP-PWD packet.

How severe is CVE-2015-8762?

CVE-2015-8762 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8762?

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