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CVE-2015-0986

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Moxa VPort ActiveX SDK Plus before 2.8 allow remote attackers to insert assembly-code lines via vectors involving a regkey (1) set or (2) get command.

Published May 26, 2015moxaCWE-119EPSS 2.35%

Overview

CVE-2015-0986 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting moxa vport_activex_sdk_plus. It was published on May 26, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Moxa VPort ActiveX SDK Plus before 2.8 allow remote attackers to insert assembly-code lines via vectors involving a regkey (1) set or (2) get command.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from moxa. Update vport_activex_sdk_plus to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
moxavport_activex_sdk_plus0Affected

References

Refwww.moxa.com/support/download.aspx?d_id=2114Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/73960Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-392Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-097-01Refwww.moxa.com/support/download.aspx?d_id=2114Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/73960Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-392Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-097-01

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0986?

CVE-2015-0986 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting moxa vport_activex_sdk_plus. It was published on May 26, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-0986?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-0986?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from moxa. Update vport_activex_sdk_plus to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-0986?

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