CVE-2015-2946 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted CAD file using the vulnerable SXF library.

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-2015-2946?

CVE-2015-2946 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 May 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 the Open CAD Format Council SXF common library before 3.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CAD file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2946?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ocf Sxf Common Library.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2946?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2946 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-2015-2946 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-2946 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j37p-x4pg-rqxf.

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