CVE-2015-5194: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3263-mvg8-28x9
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-5194 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2015-5194 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-5194
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3263-mvg8-28x9
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2015-5194

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2015-5194, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The log_config_command function in ntp_parser.y in ntpd in NTP before 4.2.7p42 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ntpd crash) via crafted logconfig commands.

References

NVD — CVE-2015-5194 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5194
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/ntp-project/ntp/commit/553f2fa65865c31c5e3c48812cfd46176cffdd27
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016:07... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:0780
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016:25... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:2583
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-5194
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1254542
www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss WEB
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T1024157
www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss WEB
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21985122
www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss WEB
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21986956
www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss WEB
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988706
www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss WEB
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21989542
bk1.ntp.org/ntp-dev/ WEB
http://bk1.ntp.org/ntp-dev/?PAGE=patch&REV=4c4fc141LwvcoGp-lLGhkAFp3ZvtrA
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-November/170926.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/169167.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00048.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00026.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00042.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016-07... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0780.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016-25... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2583.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3388
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/25/3
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76475
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2783-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2783-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5194?
CVE-2015-5194 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2015-5194?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-5194?
CVE-2015-5194 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-5194?
CVE-2015-5194 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2015-5194?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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