Intrusion PreventionGnuTLS.DistinguishedName.Decoding.Remote.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a Double Free vulnerability in GnuTLS.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation in the application when handling a crafted SSL packet. A remote attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the vulnerable application via a crafted SSL request.
Affected Products
GnuTLS GnuTLS 3.3.x prior to 3.3.17
GnuTLS GnuTLS 3.4.x prior to 3.4.4
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://www.gnutls.org/security.html#GNUTLS-SA-2015-3
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| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 41481 |
| Created | Oct 19, 2015 |
| Updated | Nov 08, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2015-6251 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 18.69% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | All |
| Affected App | Other |