CVE-2018-25259
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CVE-2018-25259 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Terminal Services Manager 3.1 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the computer names field that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by triggering structured exception handling. Attackers can craft a malicious input file with shellcode and jump instructions that overwrite the SEH handler pointer to execute calc.exe or other payloads when imported through the add computers wizard.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Terminal Services Manager 3.1 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the computer names field that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by triggering structured exception handling. Attackers can craft a malicious input file with shellcode and jump instructions that overwrite the SEH handler pointer to execute calc.exe or other payloads when imported through the add computers wizard.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lizardsystems | Terminal Services Manager | <= 3.1 |
References
- https://lizardsystems.comProduct
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46058Exploit, VDB Entry
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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