Advisory Published

ZDI-20-684: NEC ESMPRO Manager RMI Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NEC ESMPRO Manager. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the RMI service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NEC ESMPRO Manager

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-20-684?

    ZDI-20-684 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution without authentication.

  • How do I fix ZDI-20-684?

    To remediate ZDI-20-684, it is recommended to update to the latest version of NEC ESMPRO Manager as per the vendor's security advisory.

  • What systems are affected by ZDI-20-684?

    ZDI-20-684 affects installations of NEC ESMPRO Manager that utilize the vulnerable RMI service.

  • Can ZDI-20-684 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, ZDI-20-684 can be exploited remotely since it does not require authentication to execute arbitrary code.

  • What type of attack can occur due to ZDI-20-684?

    ZDI-20-684 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems, posing a significant security risk.

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