CVE-2019-9017 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 2 May 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in DameWare Mini Remote Control allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted machine name size field.

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-2019-9017?

CVE-2019-9017 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 May 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

DWRCC in SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control 10.0 x64 has a Buffer Overflow associated with the size field for the machine name.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9017?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9017?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-9017 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-2019-9017 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9017 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q768-6j9h-8889.