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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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3DescriptionCVE.org
Remote Process Explorer 1.0.0.16 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a crafted payload to the Add Computer dialog. Attackers can paste a malicious string into the computer name textbox and trigger a crash by connecting to the added computer, overwriting the SEH chain and corrupting exception handlers.
AnalysisAI
Remote Process Explorer 1.0.0.16 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a crafted payload to the Add Computer dialog. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), 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. Remote Process Explorer 1.0.0.16 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a crafted payload to the Add Computer dialog. Attackers can paste a malicious string into the computer name textbox and trigger a crash by connecting to the added computer, overwriting the SEH chain and corrupting exception handlers. Affected products include: Lizardsystems Remote Process Explorer.
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
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EUVD-2019-20058