Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published Jan 12, 2018· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5262

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow in Flexense DiskBoss 8.8.16 and earlier allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of a highly privileged account.

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Affected products

Flexense/Diskboss2 versions
cpe:2.3:a:flexense:diskboss:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:flexense:diskboss:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*range: <=8.8.16
- (no CPE)range: <=8.8.16

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

packetstormsecurity.com/files/145825/DiskBoss-Enterprise-8.8.16-Buffer-Overflow.htmlnvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43478/nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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