CVE-2015-5718 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the handle_debug_network function of Websense Content Gateway versions prior to 8.0.0 HF02. This flaw allows authenticated remote administrators to trigger a denial of service by sending a specially crafted diagnostic command line request to submit_net_debug.cgi. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.0, indicating a low severity with potential for denial of service, and requires authentication for exploitation. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:websense:content_gateway:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P
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