SB2018031609 - Remote code execution in MikroTik RouterOS 



SB2018031609 - Remote code execution in MikroTik RouterOS

Published: March 16, 2018 Updated: September 8, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2018031609
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7445)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a stack-based buffer overflow when processing NetBIOS session request messages. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted NetBIOS session request message with malformed NetBIOS names, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and cause denial of service conditions or execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain full access to the affected router but requires that SMB service is running.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.