CVE-2015-8277 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 24 Feb 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted packets exploiting buffer overflows in Flexera FlexNet Publisher components.

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-2015-8277?

CVE-2015-8277 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Feb 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in (1) lmgrd and (2) Vendor Daemon in Flexera FlexNet Publisher before 11.13.1.2 Security Update 1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet with opcode (a) 0x107 or (b) 0x10a.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8277?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Flexerasoftware Flexnet Publisher.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8277?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-8277 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-2015-8277 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8277 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pjj8-v87q-7v27.