CVE-2015-3144

CVE-2015-3144 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Mysql Enterprise Monitor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

The fix_hostname function in cURL and libcurl 7.37.0 through 7.41.0 does not properly calculate an index, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read or write and crash) or possibly have other unspecified impact via a zero-length host name, as demonstrated by "http://:80" and ":80."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3144?
The fix_hostname function in cURL and libcurl 7.37.0 through 7.41.0 does not properly calculate an index, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read or write and crash) or possibly have other unspecified impact via a zero-length host name, as demonstrated by "http://:80" and ":80."
How severe is CVE-2015-3144?
CVE-2015-3144 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-3144 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3144?
CVE-2015-3144 primarily affects Oracle Mysql Enterprise Monitor. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3144?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-3144 published?
CVE-2015-3144 was published on 2015-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (18)

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