ID:2690 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows Server - CVE-2018-8476

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:2690 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows Server - CVE-2018-8476

ID:2690 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows Server - CVE-2018-8476

Published: May 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU15852
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8476
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within Windows Deployment Services TFTP Server. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the TFTP server, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.