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CVE-2015-6806

UnknownEPSS 4.15%

Last modified

CVE-2015-6806 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The MScrollV function in ansi.c in GNU screen 4.3.1 and earlier does not properly limit recursion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption) via an escape sequence with a large repeat count value.. EPSS estimates a 4.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The MScrollV function in ansi.c in GNU screen 4.3.1 and earlier does not properly limit recursion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption) via an escape sequence with a large repeat count value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.15%

89.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuGnu Screen<= 4.3.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6806?
The MScrollV function in ansi.c in GNU screen 4.3.1 and earlier does not properly limit recursion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption) via an escape sequence with a large repeat count value.
How severe is CVE-2015-6806?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6806 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6806?
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