SB2015052018 - Use-after-free in Debian Linux

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SB2015052018 - Use-after-free in Debian Linux

Published: May 20, 2015 Updated: August 9, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2015052018
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1251)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing a crafted document. <a href="http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/416. A remote attackers can execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

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