What is the severity of CVE-2024-5016?

CVE-2024-5016 is rated as critical due to its potential for Remote Code Execution as SYSTEM.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5016?

To mitigate CVE-2024-5016, upgrade WhatsUp Gold to version 2023.1.3 or later.

What versions of WhatsUp Gold are affected by CVE-2024-5016?

CVE-2024-5016 affects WhatsUp Gold versions prior to 2023.1.3, including version 23.1.0.

What is the potential impact of CVE-2024-5016?

The impact of CVE-2024-5016 includes unauthorized remote code execution, which can compromise the integrity of the system.

Is CVE-2024-5016 specific to certain installations of WhatsUp Gold?

Yes, CVE-2024-5016 specifically affects installations of WhatsUp Gold in distributed edition configurations.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-5016

high

7.2

CWE

502

EPSS

0.046%

25/6/2024

21/8/2024

CVE-2024-5016: WhatsUp Gold OnMessage Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jun 25 2024(Updated: )

In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, Distributed Edition installations can be exploited by using a deserialization tool to achieve a Remote Code Execution as SYSTEM. The vulnerability exists in the main message processing routines NmDistributed.DistributedServiceBehavior.OnMessage for server and NmDistributed.DistributedClient.OnMessage for clients.

Credit: security@progress.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Progress Software WhatsUp Gold	<23.1.0
Progress Software WhatsUp Gold	=23.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5016?
CVE-2024-5016 is rated as critical due to its potential for Remote Code Execution as SYSTEM.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5016?
To mitigate CVE-2024-5016, upgrade WhatsUp Gold to version 2023.1.3 or later.
What versions of WhatsUp Gold are affected by CVE-2024-5016?
CVE-2024-5016 affects WhatsUp Gold versions prior to 2023.1.3, including version 23.1.0.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2024-5016?
The impact of CVE-2024-5016 includes unauthorized remote code execution, which can compromise the integrity of the system.
Is CVE-2024-5016 specific to certain installations of WhatsUp Gold?
Yes, CVE-2024-5016 specifically affects installations of WhatsUp Gold in distributed edition configurations.

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