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CVE-2018-7445
HIGH ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITEDMikroTik RouterOS CVE-2018-7445 exploited for code execution
An unpatched stack-based buffer overflow in MikroTik RouterOS allowed remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a NetBIOS session request message, posing a high severity security risk to DIB networks.
Shame score — Active exploitation of a known vulnerability with no indication of patching, leading to potential unauthorized system access and code execution.
▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.
In MikroTik RouterOS, a stack-based buffer overflow occurs when processing NetBIOS session request messages. Remote attackers with access to the service can exploit this vulnerability and gain code execution on the system.