CVE-2016-2345

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in dwrcs.exe in the dwmrcs daemon in SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control 12.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 64.92% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory cert.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.securifera.com/advisories/CVE-2016-2345
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136293/Solarwinds-Dameware-Mini-Remote-Code-Execution.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537823/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/897144 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2345?
CVE-2016-2345 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-2345?
To fix CVE-2016-2345, 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-2016-2345 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-2345 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~65% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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