CVE-2015-4556

Name: CVE-2015-4556
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-29T14:59:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4556 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The string-translate* procedure in the data-structures unit in CHICKEN before 4.10.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).. EPSS estimates a 2.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The string-translate* procedure in the data-structures unit in CHICKEN before 4.10.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.06%

78.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Call-Cc	Chicken	<= 4.9.0	Rc1

References

http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/chicken-announce/2015-06/msg00010.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/chicken-hackers/2015-06/msg00037.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q2/712Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97293
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1231871Issue Tracking, Patch
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-54
http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/chicken-announce/2015-06/msg00010.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/chicken-hackers/2015-06/msg00037.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q2/712Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97293
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1231871Issue Tracking, Patch
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-54

Timeline

Published: Mar 29, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4556?

The string-translate* procedure in the data-structures unit in CHICKEN before 4.10.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).

How severe is CVE-2015-4556?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4556 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4556?

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-2015-4556?

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Source: NVD / NIST