CVE-2015-6585 json
hwpapp.dll in Hangul Word Processor allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted heap spray, and by leveraging a "type c…
published 9y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2015-6523
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.5%
- EPSS 2.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 84%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
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2.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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hancom.com
/cs_center/csDownload.do
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/76694
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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fireeye.com
/blog/threat-research/2015/09/zero-day_hwp_exploit.html
third-party-advisory
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fireeye.com
/content/dam/fireeye-www/global/en/blog/threat-research/FireEye_HWP_ZeroDay.pdf
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-6585
- NVD CVE-2015-6585
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