VDB-106158 · CVE-2015-8316 · OpenVAS 12024

LightDM up to 1.14.2/1.16.5 XDMCP Server Request array index

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in LightDM up to 1.14.2/1.16.5. This affects an unknown function of the component XDMCP Server. The manipulation as part of Request results in array index. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-8316. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in LightDM up to 1.14.2/1.16.5. Affected is an unknown part of the component XDMCP Server. The manipulation as part of a Request leads to a array index vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-129. The product uses untrusted input when calculating or using an array index, but the product does not validate or incorrectly validates the index to ensure the index references a valid position within the array. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Array index error in LightDM (aka Light Display Manager) 1.14.3, 1.16.x before 1.16.6 when the XDMCP server is enabled allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) via an XDMCP request packet with no address.

The bug was discovered 11/21/2015. The weakness was presented 09/06/2017 (oss-sec). The advisory is available at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-8316 since 11/22/2015. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 655 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 1.14.3 or 1.16.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.7

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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NVD Base Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Array index
CWE: CWE-129 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 12024
OpenVAS Name: Mageia Linux Local Check: mgasa-2015-0461
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: LightDM 1.14.3/1.16.6

Timelineinfo

11/21/2015 🔍
11/22/2015 +1 days 🔍
09/06/2017 +654 days 🔍
09/06/2017 +0 days 🔍
09/07/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/13/2019 +797 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-8316 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-8316
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-106158

Entryinfo

Created: 09/07/2017 08:52
Updated: 11/13/2019 09:46
Changes: 09/07/2017 08:52 (57), 11/13/2019 09:46 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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