CVE-2005-2842 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the username field of DameWare Mini Remote Control.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-2842?
CVE-2005-2842 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Sep 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in dwrcs.exe in DameWare Mini Remote Control before 4.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2842?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dameware Development Mini Remote Control Server.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2842?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2842 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-2842 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2842 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gvjv-4mm9-68jg.