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CVE-2015-5147

7.5 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in the header_anchor function in the HTML renderer in Redcarpet before 3.3.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code vi…

Published Jul 14, 2015redcarpet_projectCWE-119EPSS 2.54%

Overview

CVE-2015-5147 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting redcarpet_project redcarpet. It was published on July 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in the header_anchor function in the HTML renderer in Redcarpet before 3.3.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redcarpet_project. Update redcarpet 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
redcarpet_projectredcarpet0Affected

References

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/29/3Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/30/10Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/75508GitHubgithub.com/vmg/redcarpet/blob/master/CHANGELOG.mdRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/29/3Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/30/10Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/75508GitHubgithub.com/vmg/redcarpet/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5147?

CVE-2015-5147 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting redcarpet_project redcarpet. It was published on July 14, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-5147?

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-2015-5147?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redcarpet_project. Update redcarpet 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-2015-5147?

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