CVE-2020-15588: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 29, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in the client side of Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central 10.0.552.W. An attacker-controlled server can trigger an integer overflow in InternetSendRequestEx and InternetSendRequestByBitrate that leads to a heap-based buffer overflow and Remote Code Execution with SYSTEM privileges. This issue will occur only when untrusted communication is initiated with server. In cloud, Agent will always connect with trusted communication.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ZohoCorp Manageengine Desktop Central<10.0.561

Event History

Jul 29, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:35 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-15588?

CVE-2020-15588 is a vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central 10.0.552.W that allows an attacker-controlled server to trigger an integer overflow, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow and remote code execution with SYSTEM privileges.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-15588?

CVE-2020-15588 has a severity keyword of 'critical' and a severity value of 9.8, indicating a highly critical vulnerability.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-15588?

Versions up to and exclusive of 10.0.561 of Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central are affected by CVE-2020-15588.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-15588?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-15588 by controlling a server and triggering an integer overflow in InternetSendRequestEx and InternetSendRequestByBitrate, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow and remote code execution.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-15588?

It is recommended to update to version 10.0.561 or later of Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central to mitigate CVE-2020-15588.

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