Flexense SysGauge 3.6.18 Service Port 9221 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Flexense SysGauge 3.6.18. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Service Port 9221. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-5359. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. The application of restrictive firewalling is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Flexense SysGauge 3.6.18 and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Service Port 9221. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The server in Flexense SysGauge 3.6.18 operating on port 9221 can be exploited remotely with the attacker gaining system-level access because of a Buffer Overflow.

The bug was discovered 01/15/2018. The weakness was published 01/23/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at packetstormsecurity.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-5359 since 01/12/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 11/01/2025).

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 8 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Proper firewalling of 9221 is able to address this issue.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (43588). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.5

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VulDB Temp Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Firewall
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Timelineinfo

01/12/2018 🔍
01/15/2018 +3 days 🔍
01/23/2018 +8 days 🔍
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01/24/2018 +1 days 🔍
11/01/2025 +2838 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 145900
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-5359 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-5359
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-112360
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 01/24/2018 08:04
Updated: 11/01/2025 01:04
Changes: 01/24/2018 08:04 (59), 12/27/2019 08:43 (4), 02/02/2023 13:44 (4), 11/01/2025 01:04 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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