CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-2842

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in dwrcs.exe in DameWare Mini Remote Control before 4.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the system, leading to full compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Recommendation

Immediately update DameWare Mini Remote Control to version 4.9.0 or later.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in dwrcs.exe in DameWare Mini Remote Control before 4.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS