CVE-2018-5359 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can achieve system-level access via a buffer overflow in the Flexense SysGauge server, requiring immediate patching.

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-2018-5359?

CVE-2018-5359 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The server in Flexense SysGauge 3.6.18 operating on port 9221 can be exploited remotely with the attacker gaining system-level access because of a Buffer Overflow.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5359?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Flexense Sysgauge.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5359?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5359 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-2018-5359 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5359 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jp49-8m58-5h23.

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