CVE-2015-5917
CVE-2015-5917 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netbsd Tnftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Netbsd Tnftpd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The glob implementation in tnftpd (formerly lukemftpd), as used in Apple OS X before 10.11, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and daemon outage) via a STAT command containing a crafted pattern, as demonstrated by multiple instances of the {..,..,..}/* substring.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-5917?
- The glob implementation in tnftpd (formerly lukemftpd), as used in Apple OS X before 10.11, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and daemon outage) via a STAT command containing a crafted pattern, as demonstrated by multiple instances of the {..,..,..}/* substring.
- How severe is CVE-2015-5917?
- CVE-2015-5917 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2015-5917 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-5917?
- CVE-2015-5917 affects Netbsd Tnftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-5917?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-5917 published?
- CVE-2015-5917 was published on 2015-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76908
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033703
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2013040082
- https://support.apple.com/HT205267
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBK4QYkUm10
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:netbsd:tnftpd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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