Improper input validation in Inspircd
CVE-2015-8702
The DNS::GetResult function in dns.cpp in InspIRCd before 2.0.19 allows remote DNS servers to cause a denial of service (netsplit) via an invalid character in a PTR response, as demonstrated by a "\032" (whitespace) character in a hostname.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.023 (81.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Inspircd
- Debian Debian_linux — versions 7.0, 8.0
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-8702?
- CVE-2015-8702 is a high-severity vulnerability in Inspircd, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2016-04-12.
- How severe is CVE-2015-8702?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.