CVE-2015-8271 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 13 Apr 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote RTMP servers can execute arbitrary code via the AMF3CD_AddProp function in RTMPDump, requiring users to upgrade the library.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2015-8271?

CVE-2015-8271 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The AMF3CD_AddProp function in amf.c in RTMPDump 2.4 allows remote RTMP Media servers to execute arbitrary code.

Weakness: CWE-123

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8271?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rtmpdump Project Rtmpdump.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8271?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2015-8271 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8271 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2015-8271, GHSA-pfv7-grcx-8gcc, UBUNTU-CVE-2015-8271.