Vulnerability identifier: #VU762

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0913

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to cause arbitrary code execution on the target language.
The weakness is caused by insufficient validation of input. Under the guise of Replication Manager (RM) server attackers can link to the target RM user and trick the victim to load from an SMB share a specially crafted file containing arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.