CVE-2011-10012
NetOp Remote Control Client 9.5 .dws File Buffer Overflow
Description
NetOp (now part of Impero Software) Remote Control Client v9.5 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow when processing .dws configuration files. If a .dws file contains a string longer than 520 bytes, the application fails to perform proper bounds checking, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code when the file is opened.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 13, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 14, 2025, 1:11 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update to the latest version of NetOp Remote Control Client.
- Ensure configuration files are validated for correct size.
- Avoid opening untrusted .dws files.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description NetOp (now part of Impero Software) Remote Control Client v9.5 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow when processing .dws configuration files. If a .dws file contains a string longer than 520 bytes, the application fails to perform proper bounds checking, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code when the file is opened. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-121 Added Reference https://netop.com/ Added Reference https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/netop.rb Added Reference https://web.archive.org/web/20120314075913/https://codework-systems.com/netop-remotecontrol-10-01-released/ Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17223 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18697 Added Reference https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/27765/netop-remote-control-dws-file-handling-buffer-overflow Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netop-remote-control-client-dws-file-buffer-overflow