CVE-2015-8764 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.1 Published Updated

An off-by-one error in FreeRADIUS EAP-PWD module allows buffer overflow, potentially leading to code execution or service disruption.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2015-8764?

CVE-2015-8764 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

Off-by-one error in the EAP-PWD module in FreeRADIUS 3.0 through 3.0.8, which triggers a buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8764?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Freeradius Freeradius.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8764?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-8764 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2015-8764 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8764 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3rpp-wj27-m2p9.

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