CVE-2015-3450 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted XML document in the libaxl 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-2015-3450?

CVE-2015-3450 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Sep 2017. 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in libaxl 0.6.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML document.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-3450?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Aspl Libaxl.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3450?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-3450 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-2015-3450 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-3450 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-whpv-r37g-7945.

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