CVE-2015-8012
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.00%
Last modified
CVE-2015-8012 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. lldpd before 0.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon crash) via a malformed packet.. EPSS estimates a 3.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
lldpd before 0.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon crash) via a malformed packet.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lldpd Project | Lldpd | < 0.8.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/18/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/30/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vincentbernat/lldpd/commit/793526f8884455f43daecd0a2c46772388417a00Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vincentbernat/lldpd/commit/9221b5c249f9e4843f77c7f888d5705348d179c0Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/18/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/30/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vincentbernat/lldpd/commit/793526f8884455f43daecd0a2c46772388417a00Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vincentbernat/lldpd/commit/9221b5c249f9e4843f77c7f888d5705348d179c0Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-8012?
lldpd before 0.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon crash) via a malformed packet.
How severe is CVE-2015-8012?
CVE-2015-8012 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8012?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2015-8012?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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