CVE-2015-2023 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published 2 Jan 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in IBM i Access to gain elevated privileges on Windows systems.

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-2015-2023?

CVE-2015-2023 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jan 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in IBM i Access 7.1 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2023?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm I Access.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2023?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2023 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-2015-2023 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-2023 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rch7-85c7-27x6.