CVE-2020-29659 describes a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in the web server of Flexense DupScout Enterprise version 10.0.18. This flaw allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by sending a specially crafted GET request that overflows the 'sid' parameter. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability is highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the potential for a severe impact remains.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
10.0.18CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:flexense:dupscout:10.0.18:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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