CVE-2017-5216 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in Netop Remote Control allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious 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-2017-5216?
CVE-2017-5216 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jan 2017. 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 vulnerability in Netop Remote Control versions 11.53, 12.21 and prior. The affected module in the Guest client is the "Import to Phonebook" option. When a specially designed malicious file containing special characters is loaded, the overflow occurs. 12.51 is the fixed version. The Support case ref is 00109744.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5216?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netop Remote Control.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5216?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5216 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-2017-5216 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5216 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g28w-8cq6-mgh6.