HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-5718
MEDIUM

CVE-2015-5718

CWE-119Published: August 12, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.0
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-5718 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

websense1 product(s)
content gateway
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.websense.com/support/article/kbarticle/v8-0-0-About-Hotfix-02-for-Websense-Content-Gateway
ADVISORYhttp://www.websense.com/support/article/kbarticle/v8-0-0-About-Hotfix-02-for-Websense-Content-Gateway

All References (12)

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132968/Websense-Triton-Content-Manager-8.0.0-Build-1165-Buffer-Overflow.htmlExploit
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Aug/8Exploit
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536138/100/0/threaded
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033263
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http://www.websense.com/support/article/kbarticle/v8-0-0-About-Hotfix-02-for-Websense-Content-GatewayVendor Advisory
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https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20150805-0_Websense_Content_Gateway_stack_buffer_overflow_in_handle_debug_network_v10.txtExploit
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132968/Websense-Triton-Content-Manager-8.0.0-Build-1165-Buffer-Overflow.htmlExploit
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Aug/8Exploit
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536138/100/0/threaded
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033263
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http://www.websense.com/support/article/kbarticle/v8-0-0-About-Hotfix-02-for-Websense-Content-GatewayVendor Advisory
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https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20150805-0_Websense_Content_Gateway_stack_buffer_overflow_in_handle_debug_network_v10.txtExploit

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-5718
CVSS Score4.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 12, 2015

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2015-5718 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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