CVE-2018-20033: Critical severity flexera flexnet publisher vulnerability
A Remote Code Execution vulnerability in lmgrd and vendor daemon components of FlexNet Publisher version 11.16.1.0 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to corrupt the memory by allocating / deallocating memory, loading lmgrd or the vendor daemon and causing the heartbeat between lmgrd and the vendor daemon to stop. This would force the vendor daemon to shut down. No exploit of this vulnerability has been demonstrated.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-20033?
CVE-2018-20033 is a Remote Code Execution vulnerability in lmgrd and vendor daemon components of FlexNet Publisher version 11.16.1.0 and earlier.
How severe is CVE-2018-20033?
CVE-2018-20033 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-20033?
FlexNet Publisher version 11.16.1.0 and earlier, as well as Oracle Communications Lsms versions 13.1 to 13.4 are affected.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2018-20033?
A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2018-20033 by corrupting the memory, allocating / deallocating memory, loading lmgrd or the vendor daemon, and causing a heartbeat issue between lmgrd and the vendor daemon.
Are there any references available for CVE-2018-20033?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2018-20033 at the following URLs: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109155, https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/85979/, and https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html.