#VU38413 NULL pointer dereference in libhtp - CVE-2015-0928

Vulnerability identifier: #VU38413

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0928

CWE-ID: CWE-476

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
libhtp
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Open Information Security Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

libhtp 0.5.15 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference).

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

libhtp: 0.5.15

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External links
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73117
https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/1272

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.