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CVE-2015-6908

UnknownEPSS 19.63%

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CVE-2015-6908 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ber_get_next function in libraries/liblber/io.c in OpenLDAP 2.4.42 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reachable assertion and application crash) via crafted BER data, as demonstrated by an attack against slapd.. EPSS estimates a 19.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ber_get_next function in libraries/liblber/io.c in OpenLDAP 2.4.42 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reachable assertion and application crash) via crafted BER data, as demonstrated by an attack against slapd.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
19.63%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpenldapOpenldap<= 2.4.42
AppleMac Os X<= 10.11.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6908?
The ber_get_next function in libraries/liblber/io.c in OpenLDAP 2.4.42 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reachable assertion and application crash) via crafted BER data, as demonstrated by an attack against slapd.
How severe is CVE-2015-6908?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6908 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6908?
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