CVE-2015-1817

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: August 18, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the inet_pton function in network/inet_pton.c in musl libc 0.9.15 through 1.0.4, and 1.1.0 through 1.1.7 allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/30/3

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Mailing List Patch VDB Entry

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73408

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/30/3

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mailing List Patch VDB Entry

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73408

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.5%

64th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

musl-libc

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