Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Flexense DupScout Enterprise Web Server
CVE-2020-29659

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Flexense

Status
Dupscout
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 December 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-29659?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the web server component of Flexense DupScout Enterprise version 10.0.18. This flaw allows a remote, unauthorized attacker to exploit the sid parameter through a crafted GET request directed at the /settings endpoint. Successful exploitation may lead to execution of arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, presenting significant risks to affected systems. Organizations using this product should implement appropriate security measures to mitigate potential attacks.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2020-29659 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49217
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https://www.dupscout.com
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https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/prine/
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EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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