CVE-2015-2868 Memory corruption in ComfortLink II SCC firmware

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Trane ComfortLink II devices by sending oversized requests to the DSS service, requiring firmware updates.

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-2015-2868?

CVE-2015-2868 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Trane ComfortLink II SCC firmware, published on 6 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An exploitable remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Trane ComfortLink II firmware version 2.0.2 in DSS service. An attacker who can connect to the DSS service on the Trane ComfortLink II device can send an overly long REG request that can overflow a fixed size stack buffer, resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2868?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trane Comfortlink Ii Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2868?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2868 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-2015-2868 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-2868 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rggx-gpg5-f3h9.

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