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Eset CVE-2015-8841

CRITICAL
Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)
2016-04-12 cve@mitre.org
9.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Apr 12, 2016 - 01:59 cve.org
CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Archive support module in ESET NOD32 before update 11861 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large number of languages in an EPOC installation file of type SIS_FILE_MULTILANG.

AnalysisAI

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Archive support module in ESET NOD32 before update 11861 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large number of languages in an EPOC installation. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 16.4%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. Heap-based buffer overflow in the Archive support module in ESET NOD32 before update 11861 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large number of languages in an EPOC installation file of type SIS_FILE_MULTILANG. Affected products include: Eset Nod32.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).

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