CVE-2019-18257 Memory corruption in Advantech DiagAnywhere Server
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in the file transfer service of Advantech DiagAnywhere Server.
- 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-2019-18257?
CVE-2019-18257 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Advantech DiagAnywhere Server, published on 17 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Advantech DiagAnywhere Server, Versions 3.07.11 and prior, multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the file transfer service listening on the TCP port. Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running DiagAnywhere Server.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-18257?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Advantech Diaganywhere.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18257?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-18257 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-2019-18257 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-18257 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mcw9-h8ch-w6m4.