CVE-2015-0795 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in the NetIQExec ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2015-0795?

CVE-2015-0795 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jul 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the SafeShellExecute method in the NetIQExecObject.NetIQExec.1 ActiveX control in NetIQExec.dll in NetIQ Security Solutions for iSeries 8.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments, aka ZDI-CAN-2699.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-0795?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microfocus Security Solutions for Iseries.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0795?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-0795 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-2015-0795 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-0795 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xjf4-jxqg-p785.

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