CVE-2015-5177

Name: CVE-2015-5177
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-22T18:29:00.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5177 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Double free vulnerability in the SLPDKnownDAAdd function in slpd/slpd_knownda.c in OpenSLP 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted package.. EPSS estimates a 6.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Double free vulnerability in the SLPDKnownDAAdd function in slpd/slpd_knownda.c in OpenSLP 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted package.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.31%

92.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-415

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openslp	Openslp	1.2.1
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

http://sourceforge.net/p/openslp/mercurial/ci/2bc15d0494f886d9c4fe342d23bc160605aea51d/Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76635Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033719Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1251064Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3353Third Party Advisory
http://sourceforge.net/p/openslp/mercurial/ci/2bc15d0494f886d9c4fe342d23bc160605aea51d/Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76635Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033719Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1251064Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3353Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5177?

Double free vulnerability in the SLPDKnownDAAdd function in slpd/slpd_knownda.c in OpenSLP 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted package.

How severe is CVE-2015-5177?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5177 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5177?

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-2015-5177?

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Source: NVD / NIST