CVE-2015-5694: Designate Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c33m-22cr-j9x4
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-835
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-5694 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-835: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')) affecting Designate libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves designate does not enforce the dns protocol limit concerning record set sizes. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2015-5694 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-5694
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c33m-22cr-j9x4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-835: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')
Affected Product Designate
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-2015-5694

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

designate fixed: Latest secure release 
pip install designate>=Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

pip show designate

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2015-5694, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show designate

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Designate 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 pip show designate command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-835: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop'), where the product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. In Designate, 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

Designate does not enforce the DNS protocol limit concerning record set sizes

CVE-2015-5694 Affected Designate Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
designate
pypi/designate
PyPI
2015.1.0b2
All 1 versions
2015.1.0b2
None specified

References

NVD — CVE-2015-5694 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5694
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2015-5694
Designate Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openstack/designate
Designate Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/designate/PYSEC-2019-243.yaml
Designate Security Information SECURITY
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-5694
Designate Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/28/11
Designate Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/29/6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5694?
CVE-2015-5694 is a security vulnerability in Designate involving Designate does not enforce the DNS protocol limit concerning record set sizes under CWE-835: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop').
Which Designate versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: designate.
What version fixes CVE-2015-5694?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is designate affected?
Yes, designate is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-5694?
CVE-2015-5694 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-5694?
CVE-2015-5694 is classified under CWE-835: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') (The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2015-5694?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show designate'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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