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CVE-2015-3427

7.5 · HIGH

Quassel before 0.12.2 does not properly re-initialize the database session when the PostgreSQL database is restarted, which allows remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks via a \ (backsla…

Published May 14, 2015quassel-ircCWE-89EPSS 1.99%

Overview

CVE-2015-3427 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting quassel-irc quassel. It was published on May 14, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Quassel before 0.12.2 does not properly re-initialize the database session when the PostgreSQL database is restarted, which allows remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks via a \ (backslash) in a message. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-4422.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from quassel-irc. Update quassel 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
quassel-ircquassel0Affected

References

Refwww.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3258Refwww.quassel-irc.org/node/127Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/74339Refwww.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3258Refwww.quassel-irc.org/node/127Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/74339

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3427?

CVE-2015-3427 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting quassel-irc quassel. It was published on May 14, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-3427?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2015-3427?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from quassel-irc. Update quassel 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-2015-3427?

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