SB2014110204 - Stack-based buffer overflow in FreeRADIUS 

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SB2014110204 - Stack-based buffer overflow in FreeRADIUS

Published: November 2, 2014 Updated: July 28, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2014110204
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-2015)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing a long password hash, as demonstrated by an SSHA hash. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References