CVE-2011-10012

Public Exploit
NetOp Remote Control Client 9.5 .dws File Buffer Overflow

Description

NetOp (now part of Impero Software) Remote Control Client v9.5 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow when processing .dws configuration files. If a .dws file contains a string longer than 520 bytes, the application fails to perform proper bounds checking, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code when the file is opened.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Third-Party Advisory fortiguard.com Third-Party Advisory vulncheck.com
Affected: NetOp Remote Control Client
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/netop.rb exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17223 exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18697 exploit
https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/27765/netop-remote-control-dws-file-handling-buffer-overflow third party advisory
https://netop.com/ product
https://web.archive.org/web/20120314075913/https://codework-systems.com/netop-remotecontrol-10-01-released/ patch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netop-remote-control-client-dws-file-buffer-overflow third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-10012?
CVE-2011-10012 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-10012?
To fix CVE-2011-10012, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-10012 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2011-10012 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2011-10012?
CVE-2011-10012 affects NetOp Remote Control Client.
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