CVE-2023-5766

A remote code execution vulnerability in Remote Desktop Manager 2023.2.33 and earlier on Windows allows an attacker to remotely execute code from another…

High · published November 1, 2023

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Just one specially crafted TCP packet can let an attacker run arbitrary code in another user's session! ⚡ Think of it as a sneaky delivery service that misdelivers a package to the wrong apartment — once it's there, they can access anything inside without needing a key! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious commands on your system, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized access to sensitive information, or even complete control over the affected machine. The implications are mind-blowingly severe, as they could wreak havoc from just a single compromised TCP packet!

Put simply

Think of it as a sneaky delivery service that misdelivers a package to the wrong apartment — once it's there, they can access anything inside without needing a key! This remote code execution vulnerability exists in Remote Desktop Manager versions 2023.2.33 and earlier, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code from an active Windows user session on the same host by sending specifically crafted TCP packets.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious commands on your system, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized access to sensitive information, or even complete control over the affected machine. The implications are mind-blowingly severe, as they could wreak havoc from just a single compromised TCP packet! Update Remote Desktop Manager to version 2023.2.34 or later immediately to patch this vulnerability. Also, review your network security policies to mitigate improper packet handling. Don't forget to educate your users about the risks of accepting unexpected TCP packets! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be fortifying your defenses in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00583 · 47.1th percentile
Published
2023-11-01T17:08Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 NOV 17:08Z
    A remote code execution vulnerability in Remote Desktop Manager 2023.2.33 and earlier on Windows allows an attacker to remotely execute code from another…
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