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CVE-2015-5718

4.0 · MEDIUM

Stack-based buffer overflow in the handle_debug_network function in the manager in Websense Content Gateway before 8.0.0 HF02 allows remote administrators to cause a denial of service (crash) via a…

Published Aug 12, 2015websenseCWE-119EPSS 1.84%

Overview

CVE-2015-5718 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting websense content_gateway. It was published on August 12, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the handle_debug_network function in the manager in Websense Content Gateway before 8.0.0 HF02 allows remote administrators to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted diagnostic command line request to submit_net_debug.cgi.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from websense. Update content_gateway 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

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/132968/Websense-Triton-Content-Manager-8.0.0-Build-1165-Buffer-Overflow.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Aug/8Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536138/100/0/threadedRefwww.securitytracker.com/id/1033263Refwww.websense.com/support/article/kbarticle/v8-0-0-About-Hotfix-02-for-Websense-Content-GatewayRefwww.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20150805-0_Websense_Content_Gateway_stack_buffer_overflow_in_handle_debug_network_v10.txtRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/132968/Websense-Triton-Content-Manager-8.0.0-Build-1165-Buffer-Overflow.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Aug/8Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536138/100/0/threadedRefwww.securitytracker.com/id/1033263

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5718?

CVE-2015-5718 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting websense content_gateway. It was published on August 12, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-5718?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-5718?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from websense. Update content_gateway 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-2015-5718?

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