# CVE-2017-5216: Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Netop Remote Control versions 11.53, 12.21 and prior.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-01-09 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Netop Remote Control versions 11.53, 12.21 and prior. The affected module in the Guest client is the "Import to Phonebook" option. When a specially designed malicious file containing special characters is loaded, the overflow occurs. 12.51 is the fixed version. The Support case ref is 00109744.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.netop.com/fileadmin/netop/resources/products/administration/remote_control/release_notes/NetopRemoteControl_12.51_ModificationNotes_final.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95316

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