CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-0860

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Off-by-one error in the extracthalf function in the dpkg-deb component in Debian allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the archive magic version number in an 'old-style' Debian binary package, triggering a stack-based buffer overflow.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to remote code execution, posing a serious threat to the integrity and security of the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to dpkg version 1.16.17 or 1.17.26 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Off-by-one error in the extracthalf function in dpkg-deb/extract.c in the dpkg-deb component in Debian dpkg 1.16.x before 1.16.17 and 1.17.x before 1.17.26 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the archive magic version number in an "old-style" Debian binary package, which triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS