CVE-2015-5718
CVE-2015-5718 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Websense Content Gateway with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Websense Content Gateway
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the handle_debug_network function in the manager in Websense Content Gateway before 8.0.0 HF02 allows remote administrators to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted diagnostic command line request to submit_net_debug.cgi.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-5718?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the handle_debug_network function in the manager in Websense Content Gateway before 8.0.0 HF02 allows remote administrators to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted diagnostic command line request to submit_net_debug.cgi.
- How severe is CVE-2015-5718?
- CVE-2015-5718 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2015-5718 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-5718?
- CVE-2015-5718 affects Websense Content Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-5718?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-5718 published?
- CVE-2015-5718 was published on 2015-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132968/Websense-Triton-Content-Manager-8.0.0-Build-1165-Buffer-Overflow.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Aug/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536138/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033263
- http://www.websense.com/support/article/kbarticle/v8-0-0-About-Hotfix-02-for-Websense-Content-Gateway
- https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20150805-0_Websense_Content_Gateway_stack_buffer_overflow_in_handle_debug_network_v10.txt
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:websense:content_gateway:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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