Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Oct 9, 2015· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2015-5917
CVE-2015-5917
Description
The glob implementation in tnftpd (formerly lukemftpd), as used in Apple OS X before 10.11, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and daemon outage) via a STAT command containing a crafted pattern, as demonstrated by multiple instances of the {..,..,..}/* substring.
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Affected products
2- Range: <10.11
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
6- www.youtube.com/watchnvdExploit
- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT205267nvdVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/76908nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1033703nvd
- cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2013040082nvd
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