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CVE-2015-2831

7.2 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in das_watchdog 0.9.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with root privileges via a large string in the XAUTHORITY environment variable.

Published Apr 14, 2015das_watchdog_projectCWE-119EPSS 0.48%

Overview

CVE-2015-2831 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting das_watchdog_project das_watchdog. It was published on April 14, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in das_watchdog 0.9.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with root privileges via a large string in the XAUTHORITY environment variable.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from das_watchdog_project. Update das_watchdog 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

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References

Refwww.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3221Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/01/8Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/02/13Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/73706GitHubgithub.com/kmatheussen/das_watchdog/commit/bd20bb02e75e2c0483832b52f2577253febfb690Refwww.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3221Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/01/8Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/02/13Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/73706GitHubgithub.com/kmatheussen/das_watchdog/commit/bd20bb02e75e2c0483832b52f2577253febfb690

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2831?

CVE-2015-2831 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting das_watchdog_project das_watchdog. It was published on April 14, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-2831?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-2831?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from das_watchdog_project. Update das_watchdog 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-2831?

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