CVE-2015-3036 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the KCodes NetUSB kernel module by sending a long computer name.
- 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-2015-3036?
CVE-2015-3036 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 May 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the run_init_sbus function in the KCodes NetUSB module for the Linux kernel, as used in certain NETGEAR products, TP-LINK products, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a long computer name in a session on TCP port 20005.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-3036?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kcodes Netusb.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3036?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-3036 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-2015-3036 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-3036 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3pw3-9vx8-p5xg.