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CVE-2015-5262

UnknownEPSS 19.31%

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CVE-2015-5262 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. http/conn/ssl/SSLConnectionSocketFactory.java in Apache HttpComponents HttpClient before 4.3.6 ignores the http.socket.timeout configuration setting during an SSL handshake, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (HTTPS call hang) via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 19.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

http/conn/ssl/SSLConnectionSocketFactory.java in Apache HttpComponents HttpClient before 4.3.6 ignores the http.socket.timeout configuration setting during an SSL handshake, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (HTTPS call hang) via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
19.31%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.04
FedoraprojectFedora21
FedoraprojectFedora22
FedoraprojectFedora23
ApacheHttpclient>= 4.3, <= 4.3.5

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5262?
http/conn/ssl/SSLConnectionSocketFactory.java in Apache HttpComponents HttpClient before 4.3.6 ignores the http.socket.timeout configuration setting during an SSL handshake, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (HTTPS call hang) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-5262?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5262 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5262?
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