SB2017060911 - Input validation error in www.dest-unreach socat



SB2017060911 - Input validation error in www.dest-unreach socat

Published: June 9, 2017 Updated: August 3, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2017060911
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1379)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The signal handler implementations in socat before 1.7.3.0 and 2.0.0-b8 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process freeze or crash).


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.