SB2015052002 - Input validation error in Steam
Published: May 20, 2015 Updated: August 9, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2015052002
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-4016)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.
The client detection protocol in Valve Steam allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) via a crafted response to a broadcast packet.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.