CVE-2015-6948 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word document due to a heap-based buffer overflow in Corel WordPerfect.
- 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-2015-6948?
CVE-2015-6948 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Microsoft Word document conversion feature in Corel WordPerfect allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6948?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Corel Wordperfect.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6948?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6948 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-2015-6948 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-6948 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gf69-6hf2-hp8v.