CVE-2015-7988

Critical

Published: 26/06/2016(UTC)Translated: 14/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

The handle_regservice_request function in mDNSResponder before version 625.41.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via unspecified vectors.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute code remotely, potentially leading to severe security and service availability issues.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update mDNSResponder to version 625.41.2 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Original NVD description (English source)

The handle_regservice_request function in mDNSResponder before 625.41.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via unspecified vectors.