CVE-2018-5262 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Flexense DiskBoss versions 8.8.16 and earlier. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with highly privileged account access. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 8.8.16CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:flexense:diskboss:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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