CVE-2015-0786 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Preboot Policy service logging functionality.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2015-0786?

CVE-2015-0786 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Aug 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the logging functionality in the Preboot Policy service in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-0786?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Zenworks Configuration Management.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0786?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-0786 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2015-0786 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-0786 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vc9w-r2x3-9p7g.

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