CVE-2018-5195

Hancom NEO versions 9.6.1.5183 and earlier have a buffer Overflow vulnerability that leads remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands when performing the…

published January 17, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky buffer overflow in Hancom NEO could let attackers run commands remotely, just like giving someone a magic key to your document's hidden door! 🔑 Think of it like a waiter who accepts any unusual order because they never check the kitchen for the ingredients. In this case, that unchecked order could lead to harmful commands getting executed! If exploited, an attacker could take complete control of the system, potentially leading to data leaks or unauthorized access. That's a recipe for unintended chaos! 🚨

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter who accepts any unusual order because they never check the kitchen for the ingredients. In this case, that unchecked order could lead to harmful commands getting executed! This vulnerability arises from a buffer overflow when handling hyperlink attributes in documents, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands if they can manipulate the input. Effectively, it's like slipping in a special instruction that the system unwittingly follows.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could take complete control of the system, potentially leading to data leaks or unauthorized access. That's a recipe for unintended chaos! 🚨 To counter this, update Hancom NEO to version 9.6.1.5184 or later immediately. It's also wise to audit any existing documents for suspicious hyperlinks that could have been tampered with. 🔍 You've got this! With a quick update, you can keep your documents safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02595 · 85.2th percentile
Published
2018-01-17T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 JAN 17:00Z
    Hancom NEO versions 9.6.1.5183 and earlier have a buffer Overflow vulnerability that leads remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands when performing the…
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