CVE-2018-10655 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-10655 affecting DeviceLock Plug and Play Auditor version 5.72. Understand the impact, affected systems, exploitation, and mitigation steps.
DeviceLock Plug and Play Auditor version 5.72 has a Unicode Buffer Overflow (SEH) vulnerability in the DLPnpAuditor.exe file.
Understanding CVE-2018-10655
What is CVE-2018-10655?
The DeviceLock Plug and Play Auditor (freeware) version 5.72 contains a Unicode Buffer Overflow (SEH) vulnerability in the DLPnpAuditor.exe file.
The Impact of CVE-2018-10655
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or crash the application, potentially leading to a denial of service (DoS) condition.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-10655
Vulnerability Description
The DLPnpAuditor.exe in DeviceLock Plug and Play Auditor (freeware) 5.72 has a Unicode Buffer Overflow (SEH) vulnerability.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: DeviceLock Plug and Play Auditor (freeware)
- Version: 5.72
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to trigger the buffer overflow through specially crafted input, potentially leading to code execution.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable the affected application until a patch is available.
- Monitor vendor updates for a security patch.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and apply patches promptly.
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of successful attacks.
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Patching and Updates
Apply the security patch provided by the vendor to address the vulnerability.