CVE-2018-12897 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-12897?

CVE-2018-12897 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Sep 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control before 12.1 has a Buffer Overflow.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12897?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12897?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12897 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-2018-12897 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12897 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-538w-mghq-g2xc.

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