CVE-2015-8220 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 17 Nov 2015 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted link in DameWare Mini Remote Control, requiring user interaction to click the link.

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-2015-8220?

CVE-2015-8220 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Nov 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in the URI handler in DWRCC.exe in SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control before 12.0 HotFix 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted commandline argument in a link.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8220?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8220?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-8220 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-2015-8220 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8220 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jxwj-37v4-wqqv.