CVE-2015-8316

Description

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.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.59%
Third-Party Advisory launchpad.net Third-Party Advisory redhat.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1284574 issue tracking vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/22/1 vdb entry mailing list
https://bugs.launchpad.net/lightdm/+bug/1516831 issue tracking vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8316?
CVE-2015-8316 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-8316?
To fix CVE-2015-8316, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-8316 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-8316 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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