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CVE-2015-0283

UnknownEPSS 3.15%

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CVE-2015-0283 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The slapi-nis plug-in before 0.54.2 does not properly reallocate memory when processing user accounts, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a request for a (1) group with a large number of members or (2) user that belongs to a large number of groups.. EPSS estimates a 3.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The slapi-nis plug-in before 0.54.2 does not properly reallocate memory when processing user accounts, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a request for a (1) group with a large number of members or (2) user that belongs to a large number of groups.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.15%

86.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatSlapi-Nis<= 0.54.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0283?
The slapi-nis plug-in before 0.54.2 does not properly reallocate memory when processing user accounts, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a request for a (1) group with a large number of members or (2) user that belongs to a large number of groups.
How severe is CVE-2015-0283?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0283 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0283?
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