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CVE-2015-2868

9.8 · CRITICAL

An exploitable remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Trane ComfortLink II firmware version 2.0.2 in DSS service.

Published Jan 6, 2017CWE-119EPSS 6.97%

Overview

CVE-2015-2868 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 6, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An exploitable remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Trane ComfortLink II firmware version 2.0.2 in DSS service. An attacker who can connect to the DSS service on the Trane ComfortLink II device can send an overly long REG request that can overflow a fixed size stack buffer, resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/95118Refwww.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0027/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/95118Refwww.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0027/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2868?

CVE-2015-2868 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 6, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2015-2868?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-2868?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2015-2868?

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