CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-6585

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in hwpapp.dll in Hangul Word Processor allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted heap spray and by leveraging 'type confusion' through an HWPX file containing a crafted para text tag.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can remotely take control of the system, posing a serious threat to the security of data and the organization's infrastructure.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Hangul Word Processor software to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for unauthorized activities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS