CVE-2016-2345 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the DameWare Mini Remote Control daemon.

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-2016-2345?

CVE-2016-2345 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Mar 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in dwrcs.exe in the dwmrcs daemon in SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control 12.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2345?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dameware Mini Remote Control.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2345?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2345 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-2016-2345 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2345 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jmfh-h6p2-h9hg.

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