CVE-2004-1812

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Agent Common Services (1) cam.exe and (2) awservices.exe in Unicenter TNG 2.4 allow remote attackers to execute…

published May 10, 2005

CVSS
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EPSS
45%
Percentile
98.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A double whammy of stack-based buffer overflows threatens Unicenter TNG 2.4! Remote attackers could hijack systems just by targeting cam.exe or awservices.exe. 🔥 Think of these buffer overflows like a double-stacked sandwich being served with too much filling; when you try to squeeze it all in, it spills out everywhere, potentially creating a mess that no one wants to deal with. If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code, effectively taking control of the system. This is a serious concern as it opens the door to all sorts of malicious activities that could compromise your network security.

Put simply

Think of these buffer overflows like a double-stacked sandwich being served with too much filling; when you try to squeeze it all in, it spills out everywhere, potentially creating a mess that no one wants to deal with. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit stack-based buffer overflows in the Agent Common Services, specifically in cam.exe and awservices.exe, leading to potential remote code execution.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code, effectively taking control of the system. This is a serious concern as it opens the door to all sorts of malicious activities that could compromise your network security. To mitigate this risk, immediately review your systems for the presence of Unicenter TNG 2.4. If it's being used, consider upgrading or applying vendor patches to strengthen your defenses against this vulnerability. You've got this! Implement these steps and you'll be one step closer to securing your environment. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.45238 · 98.8th percentile
Published
2005-05-10T04:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 MAY 04:00Z
    Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Agent Common Services (1) cam.exe and (2) awservices.exe in Unicenter TNG 2.4 allow remote attackers to execute…
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