CVE-2018-14811CWE-822

Fuji Electric V-Server 4.0.3.0 and prior, Multiple untrusted pointer dereference vulnerabilities have been identified, which may allow remote code execution

published September 26, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky untrusted pointer dereference could let an attacker take control of your system with just a malformed message! 🚨 Think of it like a restaurant that serves a special dish but doesn’t check the ingredients—an unsuspecting chef could sneak in something harmful that ends up poisoning the entire meal! If exploited, attackers could execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially gaining complete control. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even service interruptions—absolutely devastating for a business reliant on these systems!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that serves a special dish but doesn’t check the ingredients—an unsuspecting chef could sneak in something harmful that ends up poisoning the entire meal! This vulnerability allows remote code execution by dereferencing untrusted pointers in the Fuji Electric V-Server, which could let attackers manipulate memory in unpredictable ways, leading to serious security compromises.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially gaining complete control. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even service interruptions—absolutely devastating for a business reliant on these systems! To safeguard your systems, ensure you're running the latest version, 4.0.4.0 or higher, of the Fuji Electric V-Server. Regularly audit your access controls and stay vigilant against potential exploitation techniques. 🔒 You've got this! Patch those systems and keep your defenses strong! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03577 · 89.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-822 · Untrusted Pointer Dereference
Published
2018-09-26T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 SEP 20:00Z
    Fuji Electric V-Server 4.0.3.0 and prior, Multiple untrusted pointer dereference vulnerabilities have been identified, which may allow remote code execution
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