CVE-2015-7909 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can cause denial of service or potentially execute code via a stack-based buffer overflow in Hospira infusion systems.

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-2015-7909?

CVE-2015-7909 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Hospira Communication Engine (CE) before 1.2 in LifeCare PCA Infusion System 5.07, Plum A+ Infusion System 13.40, and Plum A+3 Infusion System 13.40 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via traffic on TCP port 5000.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7909?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Hospira Communication Engine, Hospira Lifecare Pca Infusion System.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7909?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7909 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-2015-7909 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7909 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j92p-c8gf-5j3h.

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