Denial of Service Vulnerability in Icecast by Xiph.org

CVE-2015-3026

What is CVE-2015-3026?

A vulnerability found in Icecast prior to version 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to exploit a flaw in the stream authentication handler. By sending a request without valid login credentials, attackers can trigger a NULL pointer dereference, ultimately causing the Icecast server to crash. This scenario highlights the importance of proper input validation and the need for timely software updates to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access.

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