#VU12613 Stack-based buffer overflow in PRTG Network Monitor - CVE-2018-10253
Published: May 14, 2018 / Updated: June 17, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU12613
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-10253
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
PRTG Network Monitor
PRTG Network Monitor
Software vendor:
Paessler AG
Paessler AG
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists due to mishandling of stack memory during unspecified API calls. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash.
The weakness exists due to mishandling of stack memory during unspecified API calls. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash.
Remediation
Update to version 18.1.39.1648.