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CVE-2015-10088: ayttm proxy.c http_connect format string

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in ayttm up to 0.5.0.89. This affects the function http_connect in the library libproxy/proxy.c. The manipulation leads to format string. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The patch is named 40e04680018614a7d2b68566b261b061a0597046. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-222267.

MediumCVSS 5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2015-10088 is a format string flaw in ayttm's proxy connection code. It affects ayttm up to 0.5.0.89. A remote attack is described as possible, but difficult, with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate legacy-software risk. It is not KEV-listed in the supplied data, but affected versions should be patched or removed because format string flaws can undermine application trust boundaries.

Technical view

The issue is CWE-134 in libproxy/proxy.c, function http_connect. The source bundle reports network attack vector, high complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and CVSS 3.1 score 5.0. The named fix is commit 40e04680018614a7d2b68566b261b061a0597046.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to systems still running ayttm 0.5.0.89 or earlier, especially source-built or legacy desktop environments. No CPEs are supplied, so package and asset inventory must confirm whether ayttm is present.

Exploitation context

The bundle says remote attack is possible but difficult, with high attack complexity and low privileges required. KEV status is false, and the provided sources do not establish active exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

Focus validation on libproxy/proxy.c and whether http_connect includes the upstream patch. The bundle does not provide exploit proof, distribution advisory status, or affected CPEs, so avoid assuming broader product exposure.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade ayttm beyond 0.5.0.89 or apply commit 40e04680018614a7d2b68566b261b061a0597046 where maintained.
  • If no supported package exists, remove ayttm from managed endpoints and standard images.
  • Restrict use of proxy features until vendor or distribution packages confirm the fix.
  • Monitor vendor, distribution, and CVE records for backported package advisories.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory endpoints and images for ayttm packages or source builds.
  • Confirm installed versions are newer than 0.5.0.89 or include the named patch commit.
  • Review software bills of materials for ayttm references.
  • Check vulnerability scanner findings against actual installed package versions and patch status.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
6

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
5Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L1.63.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2015-10088Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aayttm0.5.0.0, 0.5.0.1, 0.5.0.2, 0.5.0.3, 0.5.0.4, 0.5.0.5, 0.5.0.6, 0.5.0.7, 0.5.0.8, 0.5.0.9, 0.5.0.10, 0.5.0.11, 0.5.0.12, 0.5.0.13, 0.5.0.14, 0.5.0.15, 0.5.0.16, 0.5.0.17, 0.5.0.18, 0.5.0.19, 0.5.0.20, 0.5.0.21, 0.5.0.22, 0.5.0.23, 0.5.0.24, 0.5.0.25, 0.5.0.26, 0.5.0.27, 0.5.0.28, 0.5.0.29, 0.5.0.30, 0.5.0.31, 0.5.0.32, 0.5.0.33, 0.5.0.34, 0.5.0.35, 0.5.0.36, 0.5.0.37, 0.5.0.38, 0.5.0.39, 0.5.0.40, 0.5.0.41, 0.5.0.42, 0.5.0.43, 0.5.0.44, 0.5.0.45, 0.5.0.46, 0.5.0.47, 0.5.0.48, 0.5.0.49, 0.5.0.50, 0.5.0.51, 0.5.0.52, 0.5.0.53, 0.5.0.54, 0.5.0.55, 0.5.0.56, 0.5.0.57, 0.5.0.58, 0.5.0.59, 0.5.0.60, 0.5.0.61, 0.5.0.62, 0.5.0.63, 0.5.0.64, 0.5.0.65, 0.5.0.66, 0.5.0.67, 0.5.0.68, 0.5.0.69, 0.5.0.70, 0.5.0.71, 0.5.0.72, 0.5.0.73, 0.5.0.74, 0.5.0.75, 0.5.0.76, 0.5.0.77, 0.5.0.78, 0.5.0.79, 0.5.0.80, 0.5.0.81, 0.5.0.82, 0.5.0.83, 0.5.0.84, 0.5.0.85, 0.5.0.86, 0.5.0.87, 0.5.0.88, 0.5.0.89Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-134

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