CVE-2020-29659

A buffer overflow in the web server of Flexense DupScout Enterprise 10.0.18 allows a remote anonymous attacker to execute code as SYSTEM by overflowing the sid…

published December 9, 2020

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky buffer overflow in Flexense DupScout Enterprise 10.0.18 means an anonymous attacker could run wild as SYSTEM just by tampering with a URL! 🔥 Think of it like an unruly guest at a party who finds a weak spot in the fence and sneaks in—once they're in, they have access to the entire house and can do pretty much anything they want! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, essentially giving them the keys to your entire system. It’s like handing over your house keys to a total stranger—absolutely terrifying!

Put simply

Think of it like an unruly guest at a party who finds a weak spot in the fence and sneaks in—once they're in, they have access to the entire house and can do pretty much anything they want! This vulnerability is a buffer overflow in the web server of Flexense DupScout, allowing attackers to overflow the 'sid' parameter via a crafted GET request, which can lead to remote code execution.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, essentially giving them the keys to your entire system. It’s like handing over your house keys to a total stranger—absolutely terrifying! To protect your system, immediately update to the latest version of Flexense DupScout that includes the fix for this vulnerability. Also, consider implementing network-level protections to limit exposure to the web server. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be on your way to locking down your systems in no time! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05313 · 92.6th percentile
Published
2020-12-09T16:13Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 DEC 16:13Z
    A buffer overflow in the web server of Flexense DupScout Enterprise 10.0.18 allows a remote anonymous attacker to execute code as SYSTEM by overflowing the sid…
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