CVE-2015-3236

Name: CVE-2015-3236
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-06-22T19:59:03.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3236 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. cURL and libcurl 7.40.0 through 7.42.1 send the HTTP Basic authentication credentials for a previous connection when reusing a reset (curl_easy_reset) connection handle to send a request to the same host name, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 8.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cURL and libcurl 7.40.0 through 7.42.1 send the HTTP Basic authentication credentials for a previous connection when reusing a reset (curl_easy_reset) connection handle to send a request to the same host name, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.21%

94.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Haxx	Curl	7.40.0
Haxx	Curl	7.41.0
Haxx	Curl	7.42.0
Haxx	Curl	7.42.1
Haxx	Libcurl	7.40.0
Haxx	Libcurl	7.41.0
Haxx	Libcurl	7.42.0
Haxx	Libcurl	7.42.1

References

http://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20150617A.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/160660.html
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2016-2867206.html
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2015-2367953.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75385
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91787Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10131
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201509-02
http://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20150617A.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/160660.html
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2016-2867206.html
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2015-2367953.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75385
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91787Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10131
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201509-02

Timeline

Published: Jun 22, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3236?

How severe is CVE-2015-3236?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3236 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3236?

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