CVE-2015-1438 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via a heap-based buffer overflow in the Panda Security Kernel Memory Access Driver.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-1438?
CVE-2015-1438 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jul 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Panda Security Kernel Memory Access Driver 1.0.0.13 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via a crafted size input for allocated kernel paged pool and allocated non-paged pool buffers.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1438?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Panda Security Panda Antivirus Pro 2015, Panda Security Panda Global Protection 2015, Panda Security Panda Gold Protection 2015, Panda Security Panda Internet Security 2015.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1438?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1438 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-2015-1438 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1438 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r759-pw67-h57g.