CVE-2013-3249 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in DameWare Remote Support allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious text file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-3249?
CVE-2013-3249 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Mar 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the "Add from text file" feature in the DameWare Exporter tool (DWExporter.exe) in DameWare Remote Support 10.0.0.372, 9.0.1.247, and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3249?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Solarwinds Dameware Remote Support.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3249?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3249 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-2013-3249 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3249 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2gmq-r86r-gvhw.