CVE-2015-5316

Name: CVE-2015-5316
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-21T16:29:00.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5316 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The eap_pwd_perform_confirm_exchange function in eap_peer/eap_pwd.c in wpa_supplicant 2.x before 2.6, when EAP-pwd is enabled in a network configuration profile, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via an EAP-pwd Confirm message followed by the Identity exchange.. EPSS estimates a 3.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The eap_pwd_perform_confirm_exchange function in eap_peer/eap_pwd.c in wpa_supplicant 2.x before 2.6, when EAP-pwd is enabled in a network configuration profile, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via an EAP-pwd Confirm message followed by the Identity exchange.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.37%

87.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
W1.Fi	Wpa Supplicant	>= 2.0, < 2.6
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

http://w1.fi/security/2015-8/eap-pwd-unexpected-confirm.txtMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/10/11Mailing List, Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77538Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2808-1Broken Link
https://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3397Third Party Advisory
http://w1.fi/security/2015-8/eap-pwd-unexpected-confirm.txtMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/10/11Mailing List, Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77538Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2808-1Broken Link
https://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3397Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 21, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5316?

How severe is CVE-2015-5316?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5316 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5316?

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