Vulnerability Description
hwpapp.dll in Hangul Word Processor allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted heap spray, and by leveraging a "type confusion" via an HWPX file containing a crafted para text tag.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hancom | Hangul Word Processor | 2014 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.hancom.com/cs_center/csDownload.doVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76694Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2015/09/zero-day_hwp_exploit.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.fireeye.com/content/dam/fireeye-www/global/en/blog/threat-research/FThird Party Advisory
- http://www.hancom.com/cs_center/csDownload.doVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76694Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2015/09/zero-day_hwp_exploit.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.fireeye.com/content/dam/fireeye-www/global/en/blog/threat-research/FThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-6585?
CVE-2015-6585 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). hwpapp.dll in Hangul Word Processor allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted heap spray, and by leveraging a "type confusion" via an HWPX file containing a crafted para text tag...
How severe is CVE-2015-6585?
CVE-2015-6585 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-6585?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hancom Hangul Word Processor.