Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in SysGauge Server from Flexense
CVE-2018-5359

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Flexense

Status
Sysgauge
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 January 2018

What is CVE-2018-5359?

A buffer overflow has been identified in the SysGauge Server version 3.6.18 from Flexense, which operates on port 9221. This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers, enabling them to gain system-level access. By sending specially crafted packets to the server, an attacker may overwrite the buffer, potentially executing arbitrary code. Organizations using this version are urged to review their security posture and consider applying necessary mitigations.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43588/
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145900/SysGauge-Serv...
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EPSS Score

30% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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