CVE-2018-15520 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in Lexmark devices allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

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-2018-15520?

CVE-2018-15520 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jun 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Various Lexmark devices have a Buffer Overflow (issue 2 of 2).

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15520?

It affects 34 products.

Products include Lexmark Cx421 Firmware, Lexmark Cx522 Firmware, Lexmark Cx62x Firmware, Lexmark Cx72x Firmware, Lexmark Cx82x Firmware, Lexmark Cx860 Firmware and 28 more.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15520?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15520 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-2018-15520 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-15520 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jx8x-49cm-p262.

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