CVE-2015-8771

critical
Published 2017-02-13 · Modified 2026-05-13
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
VIR risk
9.8

Description

The generate_smb_nt_hash function in include/functions.inc in GOsa allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted password.

Predictions

Exploit likelihood
97%
Patch ETA

Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.

Mitigations

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OS impact

OSVersionStatusFixed in
debian debianbookwormfixed2.7.4+reloaded2-6
debian debianbullseyefixed2.7.4+reloaded2-6
debian debianforkyfixed2.7.4+reloaded2-6
debian debiansidfixed2.7.4+reloaded2-6
debian debiantrixiefixed2.7.4+reloaded2-6

Application impact

VendorProductVersionsFixed
gosa_projectgosa_plugin

References

CWEs

CWE-94

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Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.