CVE-2015-8763 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger an out-of-bounds read in FreeRADIUS via crafted EAP-PWD messages, potentially causing crashes or data exposure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2015-8763?
CVE-2015-8763 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The EAP-PWD module in FreeRADIUS 3.0 through 3.0.8 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted (1) commit or (2) confirm message, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8763?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Freeradius Freeradius.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8763?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2015-8763 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8763 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w3mc-69cg-f45j.