CVE-2015-5040 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 29 Oct 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the SMTP daemon via a crafted GIF image in IBM Domino.

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-2015-5040?

CVE-2015-5040 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Oct 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in IBM Domino 8.5.1 through 8.5.3 before 8.5.3 FP6 IF10 and 9.x before 9.0.1 FP4 IF3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (SMTP daemon crash) via a crafted GIF image, aka SPRs KLYH9ZDKRE and KLYH9ZTLEZ, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-4994.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5040?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Domino.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5040?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5040 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-2015-5040 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5040 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-grrp-gfv9-q3pw.