CVE-2018-1161
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CVE-2018-1161 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Quest NetVault Backup 11.2.0.13. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 67.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Quest NetVault Backup 11.2.0.13. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within nvwsworker.exe. When parsing the boundary header of a multipart request, the process does not properly validate the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-4215.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Quest | Netvault Backup | 11.2.0.13 |
References
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-004Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-004Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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