CVE-2015-4947 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the IBM HTTP Server Administration Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-4947?
CVE-2015-4947 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Sep 2015. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Administration Server in IBM HTTP Server 6.1.0.x through 6.1.0.47, 7.0.0.x before 7.0.0.39, 8.0.0.x before 8.0.0.12, and 8.5.x before 8.5.5.7, as used in WebSphere Application Server and other products, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-4947?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Http Server.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4947?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-4947 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-2015-4947 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-4947 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-36f3-qhxm-8rcf.