CVE-2015-5917

Name: CVE-2015-5917
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-10-09T05:59:35.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5917 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The glob implementation in tnftpd (formerly lukemftpd), as used in Apple OS X before 10.11, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and daemon outage) via a STAT command containing a crafted pattern, as demonstrated by multiple instances of the {..,..,..}/* substring.. EPSS estimates a 2.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The glob implementation in tnftpd (formerly lukemftpd), as used in Apple OS X before 10.11, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and daemon outage) via a STAT command containing a crafted pattern, as demonstrated by multiple instances of the {..,..,..}/* substring.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.73%

84.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netbsd	Tnftpd	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 9, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5917?

How severe is CVE-2015-5917?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5917 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5917?

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Source: NVD / NIST