CVE-2015-0841

Name: CVE-2015-0841
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-09T19:15:14.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0841 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Off-by-one error in the readBuf function in listener.cpp in libcapsinetwork and monopd before 0.9.8, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long line.. EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Off-by-one error in the readBuf function in listener.cpp in libcapsinetwork and monopd before 0.9.8, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long line.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.23%

80.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-193

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Monopd Project	Monopd	< 0.9.8

References

http://gtkatlantic.gradator.net/oldnews.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/23/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=781043Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201507-12Third Party Advisory
http://gtkatlantic.gradator.net/oldnews.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/23/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=781043Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201507-12Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0841?

Off-by-one error in the readBuf function in listener.cpp in libcapsinetwork and monopd before 0.9.8, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long line.

How severe is CVE-2015-0841?

CVE-2015-0841 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0841?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-0841?

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Source: NVD / NIST