Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Aug 12, 2015· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2015-5718
CVE-2015-5718
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the handle_debug_network function in the manager in Websense Content Gateway before 8.0.0 HF02 allows remote administrators to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted diagnostic command line request to submit_net_debug.cgi.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:websense:content_gateway:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:websense:content_gateway:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: <8.0.0 HF02
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
6- packetstormsecurity.com/files/132968/Websense-Triton-Content-Manager-8.0.0-Build-1165-Buffer-Overflow.htmlnvdExploit
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Aug/8nvdExploit
- www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20150805-0_Websense_Content_Gateway_stack_buffer_overflow_in_handle_debug_network_v10.txtnvdExploit
- www.websense.com/support/article/kbarticle/v8-0-0-About-Hotfix-02-for-Websense-Content-GatewaynvdVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536138/100/0/threadednvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1033263nvd
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