CVE-2015-1171 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious .sms file in GSM SIM Utility.
- 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-2015-1171?
CVE-2015-1171 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Aug 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in GSM SIM Utility (aka SIM Card Editor) 6.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long entry in a .sms file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1171?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gsm Sim Card Editor.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1171?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1171 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-2015-1171 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-1171 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vhqh-5xqw-v85c.