CVE-2019-18655

File Sharing Wizard version 1.5.0 build 2008 is affected by a Structured Exception Handler based buffer overflow vulnerability

published November 12, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
15%
Percentile
96.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A crafty HTTP GET request is the ticket for remote command execution! An attacker can send a specially-crafted URL to exploit the buffer overflow in File Sharing Wizard 1.5.0 build 2008, unleashing chaos with just a click! Think of this vulnerability like a delivery driver blindly following any directions they receive without verifying the address. If someone sends a fake address, they might end up delivering packages to the wrong location—potentially giving the wrong person access to your valuables! An attacker could gain a command shell on your system, allowing them to run arbitrary commands. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even total control of the affected system. Imagine someone walking into your office and having free reign over everything!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a delivery driver blindly following any directions they receive without verifying the address. If someone sends a fake address, they might end up delivering packages to the wrong location—potentially giving the wrong person access to your valuables! This vulnerability is a Structured Exception Handler based buffer overflow that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute remote commands by embedding malicious payloads in HTTP GET requests. It's like inserting a sneaky note into a package that the delivery driver blindly delivers!

What to do

An attacker could gain a command shell on your system, allowing them to run arbitrary commands. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even total control of the affected system. Imagine someone walking into your office and having free reign over everything! To remediate this issue, patch File Sharing Wizard to the latest version as soon as possible. If you're still using version 1.5.0 build 2008, stop that right now! Additionally, monitor your HTTP requests to catch any suspicious activity. 🦸 You’ve got this! Stay vigilant and secure, and you'll keep your systems safe from harm! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.14703 · 96.7th percentile
Published
2019-11-12T16:11Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 NOV 16:11Z
    File Sharing Wizard version 1.5.0 build 2008 is affected by a Structured Exception Handler based buffer overflow vulnerability
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