Stack-based buffer overflow in Kentico - CVE-2018-5282
Published: January 16, 2018 / Updated: June 17, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU10027
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5282
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: Kentico
Affected software:
Kentico
Kentico
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The weakness exists due to a stack-based buffer overflow. A local attacker can use SqlName, SqlPswd, Database, UserName, or Password field in a SilentInstall XML document, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to a stack-based buffer overflow. A local attacker can use SqlName, SqlPswd, Database, UserName, or Password field in a SilentInstall XML document, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
How to mitigate CVE-2018-5282
Install update from vendor's website.