CVE-2015-8316

Name: CVE-2015-8316
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-06T21:29:01.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8316 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Array index error in LightDM (aka Light Display Manager) 1.14.3, 1.16.x before 1.16.6 when the XDMCP server is enabled allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) via an XDMCP request packet with no address.. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Array index error in LightDM (aka Light Display Manager) 1.14.3, 1.16.x before 1.16.6 when the XDMCP server is enabled allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) via an XDMCP request packet with no address.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.75%

75.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-129

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lightdm Project	Lightdm	1.14.3
Lightdm Project	Lightdm	1.16
Lightdm Project	Lightdm	1.16.1
Lightdm Project	Lightdm	1.16.2
Lightdm Project	Lightdm	1.16.3
Lightdm Project	Lightdm	1.16.4

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/22/1Mailing List, VDB Entry
https://bugs.launchpad.net/lightdm/+bug/1516831Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1284574Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/22/1Mailing List, VDB Entry
https://bugs.launchpad.net/lightdm/+bug/1516831Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1284574Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8316?

How severe is CVE-2015-8316?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8316 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8316?

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