CVE-2015-0228

Name: CVE-2015-0228
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-03-08T02:59:00.073+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 18.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0228 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The lua_websocket_read function in lua_request.c in the mod_lua module in the Apache HTTP Server through 2.4.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (child-process crash) by sending a crafted WebSocket Ping frame after a Lua script has called the wsupgrade function.. EPSS estimates a 18.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The lua_websocket_read function in lua_request.c in the mod_lua module in the Apache HTTP Server through 2.4.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (child-process crash) by sending a crafted WebSocket Ping frame after a Lua script has called the wsupgrade function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.81%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Http Server	<= 2.4.12
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	10.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.10
Apple	Mac Os X	10.10.4
Apple	Mac Os X Server	5.0.3
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 8, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0228?

How severe is CVE-2015-0228?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0228 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0228?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST