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CVE-2015-5159
HIGH
Improper Input Validation in kdcproxy
Published Oct 30, 2018 · Updated Oct 23, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-j7c4-2xj8-wm7r, PYSEC-2018-85
Severity · CVSSHIGH · 7.5
Known exploitationNot listed
EPSS / likelihood2.19%
QFinch risk score10 / 100
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Improper Input Validation in kdcproxy
Publisher and source text is retained separately from QFinch interpretation.
QFinch assessment
python-kdcproxy before 0.3.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large POST request.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
Matching a version is only one part of assessing exposure. QFinch has not assessed your environment on this public page.
Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
CVENVDOSVEPSSGHSA
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- 10%
- Aliases
- GHSA-j7c4-2xj8-wm7r, PYSEC-2018-85
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
Record history
Published Oct 30, 2018 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026