CVE-2015-0885 checkpw 1.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a -- (dash dash) in a username.
MediumCVSS 5.0
EPSS 2.4%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
checkpw 1.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a -- (dash dash) in a username.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/checkpw(Debian:12) | < 1.02-1.1 | 1.02-1.1 |
| debian/checkpw(Debian:13) | < 1.02-1.1 | 1.02-1.1 |
| debian linux | = 7.0 | No fix listed |
| checkpw project checkpw | <= 1.02 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2015-0885 vendor-advisory
- checkpw.sourceforge.net
- jvn.jp vendor-advisory
- JVN#34790526 third-party-advisory vendor-advisory
- JVNDB-2015-000032 third-party-advisory vendor-advisory
- DSA-3192 vendor-advisory
- bugs.debian.org issue-tracking