Vulnerability Description
The MemcmpLowercase function in Suricata before 2.0.6 improperly excludes the first byte from comparisons, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intrusion-prevention functionality via a crafted HTTP request.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openinfosecfoundation | Suricata | <= 2.0.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=777523Third Party Advisory
- https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/1364Third Party Advisory
- https://suricata-ids.org/2015/01/15/suricata-2-0-6-available/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=777523Third Party Advisory
- https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/1364Third Party Advisory
- https://suricata-ids.org/2015/01/15/suricata-2-0-6-available/Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8954?
CVE-2015-8954 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The MemcmpLowercase function in Suricata before 2.0.6 improperly excludes the first byte from comparisons, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intrusion-prevention functionality via a crafted...
How severe is CVE-2015-8954?
CVE-2015-8954 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8954?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openinfosecfoundation Suricata.