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CVE-2015-6251

UnknownEPSS 19.03%

Last modified

CVE-2015-6251 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Double free vulnerability in GnuTLS before 3.3.17 and 3.4.x before 3.4.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long DistinguishedName (DN) entry in a certificate.. EPSS estimates a 19.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Double free vulnerability in GnuTLS before 3.3.17 and 3.4.x before 3.4.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long DistinguishedName (DN) entry in a certificate.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
19.03%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuGnutls3.3.0
GnuGnutls3.3.1
GnuGnutls3.3.2
GnuGnutls3.3.3
GnuGnutls3.3.4
GnuGnutls3.3.5
GnuGnutls3.3.6
GnuGnutls3.3.7
GnuGnutls3.3.8
GnuGnutls3.3.9
GnuGnutls3.3.10
GnuGnutls3.3.11
GnuGnutls3.3.12
GnuGnutls3.3.13
GnuGnutls3.3.14
GnuGnutls3.3.15
GnuGnutls3.3.16
GnuGnutls3.4.0
GnuGnutls3.4.1
GnuGnutls3.4.2
GnuGnutls3.4.3
DebianDebian Linux8.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6251?
Double free vulnerability in GnuTLS before 3.3.17 and 3.4.x before 3.4.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long DistinguishedName (DN) entry in a certificate.
How severe is CVE-2015-6251?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6251 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6251?
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