SB2018011029 - Remote code execution in Flexense DiskBoss



SB2018011029 - Remote code execution in Flexense DiskBoss

Published: January 10, 2018 Updated: September 9, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2018011029
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5262)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the web server component. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to the application, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system in the context of a highly privileged account.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: This vulnerability affects the Enterprise edition of DiskBoss.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.