ID:3067 - Exploit for Format string error in AnyDesk for Linux and AnyDesk for BSD - CVE-2020-13160

 
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ID:3067 - Exploit for Format string error in AnyDesk for Linux and AnyDesk for BSD - CVE-2020-13160

Published: July 12, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU29530
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-13160
CWE-ID: CWE-134
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
AnyDesk for Linux
AnyDesk for BSD

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 format string error when processing hostames. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted input that contains format string specifiers 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.