NetOp Remote Control Client 9.5 .dws File Buffer Overflow
Vulnerability 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.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Ruben Alejandro "chap0"
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/netop.rb
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17223
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18697
- https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/27765/netop-remote-control-dws-file-handling-buffer-overflow
- https://netop.com/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20120314075913/https://codework-systems.com/netop-remotecontrol-10-01-released/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netop-remote-control-client-dws-file-buffer-overflow
Affected Vendor
NetOp
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