CVE-2005-2842Mini Remote Control Server Vulnerability
Buffer overflow in dwrcs.exe in DameWare Mini Remote Control before 4.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username.
Published Sep 8, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-2842 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Mini Remote Control Server (Dameware Development).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
21%
Higher than 97.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
38/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory16655
- patch20050831 Dameware critical hole
- patch1014830
- patchVU#170905
- patch14707
Description
Buffer overflow in dwrcs.exe in DameWare Mini Remote Control before 4.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Remote Control ServerDameware Development | 4.0, 4.1.0.0, 4.2.0.0, 4.8 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 8, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- advisory16655
- patch20050831 Dameware critical hole
- patch1014830
- patchVU#170905
- patch14707
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in dwrcs.exe in DameWare Mini Remote Control before 4.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username.
Affected: Mini Remote Control Server (Dameware Development) versions 4.0, 4.1.0.0, 4.2.0.0, 4.8. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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