CVE-2015-7243 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute arbitrary code via a crafted WAV file in Boxoft WAV to MP3 Converter.
- 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-2015-7243?
CVE-2015-7243 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Sep 2015. 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
Buffer overflow in Boxoft WAV to MP3 Converter allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted WAV file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7243?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Boxoft Boxoft Wav to Mp3 Converter.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7243?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7243 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-2015-7243 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-7243 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 4 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7f6c-6g42-4r9g.