#VU55150 Heap-based buffer overflow in Manage Engine Asset Explorer Agent


Published: 2021-07-21

Vulnerability identifier: #VU55150

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20109

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Manage Engine Asset Explorer Agent
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Zoho Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Manage Engine Asset Explorer Agent: 1.0.34


External links
http://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-30


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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