CVE-2015-8277
highpriority · attend · 59EPSS 0.287 · 98 %ileexploit · PoCEURUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
Multiple buffer overflows in (1) lmgrd and (2) Vendor Daemon in Flexera FlexNet Publisher before 11.13.1.2 Security Update 1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet with opcode (a) 0x107 or (b) 0x10a.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedFactoryTalk Activation Managercisa_csaf_ot
Rockwell Automation recommends users with affected versions of CodeMeter and/or FlexNet Publisher that were installed with FactoryTalk Activation Manager to update Factory Talk Activation Manager to v4.02. If unable to update FactoryTalk Activation Manager to v4.02, update CodeMeter to a compatible version of CodeMeter that is compatible with FactoryTalk Activation Manager.
- MitigationFactoryTalk Activation Managercisa_csaf_ot
Block all traffic to EtherNet/IP or other CIP protocol-based devices from outside the Manufacturing Zone by blocking or restricting access to Port 2222/TCP and UDP and Port 44818/TCP and UDP, using proper network infrastructure controls, such as firewalls, UTM devices, or other security appliances. For more information on TCP/UDP ports used by Rockwell Automation Products, see Knowledgebase Article ID 898270 available at: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/898270/page/1 (Login required).
- MitigationHistorian Clientcisa_csaf_ot
AVEVA recommends affected users install update “Hotfix Wonderware License Server VU-485744” or later
https://softwaresupportsp.schneider-electric.com/#/producthub/details?id=5076 - MitigationWonderware Information Servercisa_csaf_ot
AVEVA recommends affected users install update “Hotfix Wonderware License Server VU-485744” or later
https://softwaresupportsp.schneider-electric.com/#/producthub/details?id=5076 - MitigationWonderware License Servercisa_csaf_ot
AVEVA recommends affected users install update “Hotfix Wonderware License Server VU-485744” or later
https://softwaresupportsp.schneider-electric.com/#/producthub/details?id=5076
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · high–critical · 9.3–10
weaknesses
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exploits (1)
Public proof-of-concept and weaponised exploit code.
- securifera/CVE-2015-8277-Exploitsecurifera/CVE-2015-8277-ExploitPoC · poc_in_github
affected products (13)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- flexerasoftware flexnet publisher≤ 11.13.1.0nvdUScpe:2.3:a:flexerasoftware:flexnet_publisher:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
advisories (2)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- ICSA-18-102-02Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Activation Manager (Update B)2018-04-12icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to access sensitive information, rewrite content, or cause a buffer overflow that could result in remote code execution.
- ICSA-18-212-05AVEVA Wonderware License Server2018-07-31icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in remote code execution with administrative privileges.
also known as (5)
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sources
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references (25)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- http://securitymumblings.blogspot.com/2016/02/cve-2015-8277.htmlcnnvd
- http://www.flexerasoftware.cn/Patchcnnvd
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/485744cnnvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83334cnnvd
- https://www.securifera.com/advisories/cve-2015-8277cnnvd
- http://securitymumblings.blogspot.com/2016/02/cve-2015-8277.htmlenisa_euvd
- http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX207824enisa_euvd
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/485744enisa_euvd
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