CVE-2015-6585 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted HWPX file exploiting a type confusion vulnerability in Hangul Word Processor.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-6585?
CVE-2015-6585 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jul 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
hwpapp.dll in Hangul Word Processor allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted heap spray, and by leveraging a "type confusion" via an HWPX file containing a crafted para text tag.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6585?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hancom Hangul Word Processor.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6585?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6585 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-2015-6585 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-6585 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7g96-gxmq-x3pq.