CVE-2015-5185
sblim-sfcb: lookupProviders() null pointer dereference
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 2.0
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Published · August 20, 2015
Updated · November 21, 2025
Description
A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the way the lookupProviders() function processed certain requests without "className" information. An authenticated remote attacker could use this flaw to cause a denial of service (sfcbd crash) by sending a specially crafted request.
Statement
This issue affects the versions of sblim-sfcb as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7. Red Hat Product Security has rated this issue as having Moderate security impact. For additional information, refer to the Issue Severity Classification: https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 2.0 · 2.7AV:A/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P
CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference