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CVE-2015-2806

10.0 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in asn1_der_decoding in libtasn1 before 4.4 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

Published Apr 10, 2015canonicalCWE-119EPSS 7.75%

Overview

CVE-2015-2806 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting canonical ubuntu_linux. It was published on April 10, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in asn1_der_decoding in libtasn1 before 4.4 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from canonical. Update ubuntu_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
gnulibtasn10Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2806?

CVE-2015-2806 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting canonical ubuntu_linux. It was published on April 10, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-2806?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-2806?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from canonical. Update ubuntu_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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