CVE-2016-2345

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: March 17, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in dwrcs.exe in the dwmrcs daemon in SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control 12.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136293/Solarwinds-Dameware-Mini-Remote-Code-Execution.html

Source: cret@cert.org

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/897144

Source: cret@cert.org

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537823/100/0/threaded

Source: cret@cert.org

https://www.securifera.com/advisories/CVE-2016-2345

Source: cret@cert.org

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136293/Solarwinds-Dameware-Mini-Remote-Code-Execution.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/897144

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537823/100/0/threaded

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://www.securifera.com/advisories/CVE-2016-2345

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

53.5%

98th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

dameware

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