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CVE-2013-3249

9.3 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in the "Add from text file" feature in the DameWare Exporter tool (DWExporter.exe) in DameWare Remote Support 10.0.0.372, 9.0.1.247, and earlier allows user-assisted att…

Published Mar 20, 2014solarwindsCWE-787EPSS 6.01%

Overview

CVE-2013-3249 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting solarwinds dameware_remote_support. It was published on March 20, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the "Add from text file" feature in the DameWare Exporter tool (DWExporter.exe) in DameWare Remote Support 10.0.0.372, 9.0.1.247, and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from solarwinds. Update dameware_remote_support to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
solarwindsdameware_remote_support0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3249?

CVE-2013-3249 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting solarwinds dameware_remote_support. It was published on March 20, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-3249?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-3249?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from solarwinds. Update dameware_remote_support to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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