Vulnerability Description
ghostexp.exe in Ghost Explorer Utility in Symantec Ghost Solutions Suite (GSS) before 3.0 HF2 12.0.0.8010 and Symantec Deployment Solution (DS) before 7.6 HF4 12.0.0.7045 performs improper sign-extend operations before array-element accesses, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial of service (application crash), or possibly obtain sensitive information via a crafted Ghost image.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Deployment Solution | 6.9 |
| Symantec | Ghost Solutions Suite | 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76498
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033577
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=securitVendor Advisory
- http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-419/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76498
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033577
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=securitVendor Advisory
- http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-419/
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5689?
CVE-2015-5689 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). ghostexp.exe in Ghost Explorer Utility in Symantec Ghost Solutions Suite (GSS) before 3.0 HF2 12.0.0.8010 and Symantec Deployment Solution (DS) before 7.6 HF4 12.0.0.7045 performs improper sign-extend...
How severe is CVE-2015-5689?
CVE-2015-5689 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5689?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Deployment Solution, Symantec Ghost Solutions Suite.