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CVE-2015-2059

UnknownEPSS 3.12%

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CVE-2015-2059 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The stringprep_utf8_to_ucs4 function in libin before 1.31, as used in jabberd2, allows context-dependent attackers to read system memory and possibly have other unspecified impact via invalid UTF-8 characters in a string, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.. EPSS estimates a 3.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The stringprep_utf8_to_ucs4 function in libin before 1.31, as used in jabberd2, allows context-dependent attackers to read system memory and possibly have other unspecified impact via invalid UTF-8 characters in a string, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.12%

86.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuLibidn<= 1.30
OpensuseOpensuse13.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.2
FedoraprojectFedora21
FedoraprojectFedora22

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2059?
The stringprep_utf8_to_ucs4 function in libin before 1.31, as used in jabberd2, allows context-dependent attackers to read system memory and possibly have other unspecified impact via invalid UTF-8 characters in a string, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.
How severe is CVE-2015-2059?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2059 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2059?
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