CVE-2018-20031: High severity flexera flexnet publisher vulnerability
A Denial of Service vulnerability related to preemptive item deletion in lmgrd and vendor daemon components of FlexNet Publisher version 11.16.1.0 and earlier allows a remote attacker to send a combination of messages to lmgrd or the vendor daemon, causing the heartbeat between lmgrd and the vendor daemon to stop, and the vendor daemon to shut down.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-20031?
CVE-2018-20031 is a Denial of Service vulnerability related to preemptive item deletion in lmgrd and vendor daemon components of FlexNet Publisher version 11.16.1.0 and earlier.
How does CVE-2018-20031 affect FlexNet Publisher?
CVE-2018-20031 affects FlexNet Publisher version 11.16.1.0 and earlier by allowing a remote attacker to send a combination of messages to lmgrd or the vendor daemon, causing a denial of service.
How does CVE-2018-20031 impact Oracle Communications Lsms?
CVE-2018-20031 impacts Oracle Communications Lsms versions between 13.1 and 13.4 by allowing a remote attacker to send a combination of messages to lmgrd or the vendor daemon, causing a denial of service.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-20031?
CVE-2018-20031 has a severity rating of high (7.5).
How can I mitigate the vulnerability in FlexNet Publisher version 11.16.1.0 and earlier?
To mitigate the vulnerability in FlexNet Publisher version 11.16.1.0 and earlier, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version or apply the necessary security patches provided by Flexera.