CVE-2015-5689 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted Ghost image due to improper sign-extend operations in Symantec Ghost Explorer.
- 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-2015-5689?
CVE-2015-5689 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Sep 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
ghostexp.exe in Ghost Explorer Utility in Symantec Ghost Solutions Suite (GSS) before 3.0 HF2 12.0.0.8010 and Symantec Deployment Solution (DS) before 7.6 HF4 12.0.0.7045 performs improper sign-extend operations before array-element accesses, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial of service (application crash), or possibly obtain sensitive information via a crafted Ghost image.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5689?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Symantec Deployment Solution, Symantec Ghost Solutions Suite.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5689?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5689 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-5689 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5689 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rggv-cpx8-vv74.