SB2018021504 - Remote code execution in CloudMe



SB2018021504 - Remote code execution in CloudMe

Published: February 15, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018021504
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) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6892)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper bounds checking by the Sync client application. A remote attacker can connect to the “CloudMe Sync” client application listening on port 8888, send a malicious payload, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

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


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.