CVE-2015-8869
UnknownEPSS 5.17%
Last modified
CVE-2015-8869 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OCaml before 4.03.0 does not properly handle sign extensions, which allows remote attackers to conduct buffer overflow attacks or obtain sensitive information as demonstrated by a long string to the String.copy function.. EPSS estimates a 5.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
OCaml before 4.03.0 does not properly handle sign extensions, which allows remote attackers to conduct buffer overflow attacks or obtain sensitive information as demonstrated by a long string to the String.copy function.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 24 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Ocaml | Ocaml | <= 4.02.3 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-8869?
OCaml before 4.03.0 does not properly handle sign extensions, which allows remote attackers to conduct buffer overflow attacks or obtain sensitive information as demonstrated by a long string to the String.copy function.
How severe is CVE-2015-8869?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8869 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8869?
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