CVE-2018-5262Diskboss Out-of-Bounds Write
A stack-based buffer overflow in Flexense DiskBoss 8.8.16 and earlier allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of a highly privileged account.
Published Jan 12, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-5262 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Diskboss (Flexense).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Diskboss <=8.8.16, Diskboss 8.8.16.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
39%
Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
44/100
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
- advisory43478
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow in Flexense DiskBoss 8.8.16 and earlier allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of a highly privileged account.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| DiskbossFlexense | See advisory | 8.8.16 |
Patched Releases
Diskboss
<=8.8.16
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 12, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
A stack-based buffer overflow in Flexense DiskBoss 8.8.16 and earlier allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of a highly privileged account.
Affected: Diskboss (Flexense). 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.
Fixed versions are available, including Diskboss <=8.8.16, Diskboss 8.8.16.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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