Improper input validation in Gajim

CVE-2015-8688

Gajim before 0.16.5 allows remote attackers to modify the roster and intercept messages via a crafted roster-push IQ stanza.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.017 (75.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Gajim
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

Public proof-of-concept exploits

ARPSyndicate/cvemon

References

cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE)
cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN)
cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA)
cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC)
cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8688?: CVE-2015-8688 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gajim, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.4/10. Published 2016-01-15.
How severe is CVE-2015-8688?: Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.4 out of 10.
Is CVE-2015-8688 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.