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AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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4DescriptionCVE.org
NetAware 1.20 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the User Blocking feature that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying oversized input. Attackers can paste a malicious buffer of 512 bytes into the 'Add a website or keyword to be filtered' field and trigger a crash when removing the created block.
AnalysisAI
NetAware 1.20 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the User Blocking feature that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying oversized input. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.2), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. NetAware 1.20 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the User Blocking feature that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying oversized input. Attackers can paste a malicious buffer of 512 bytes into the 'Add a website or keyword to be filtered' field and trigger a crash when removing the created block. Affected products include: Infiltration-Systems Netaware.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).
Same weakness CWE-787 – Out-of-bounds Write
View allSame technique Memory Corruption
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2019-19842
GHSA-qg4x-9553-5gfm