CVE-2005-2842: Buffer overflow in dwrcs.exe in DameWare Mini Remote Control before 4.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-2842?

mini remote control server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-2842 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2842 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-2842 affect?

CVE-2005-2842 affects mini remote control server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in dwrcs.exe in DameWare Mini Remote Control before 4.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-2842?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2842 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mini remote control server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in dwrcs.exe in DameWare Mini Remote Control before 4.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	21.1% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dameware development

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-08 10:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dameware development mini remote control server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0 · 4.1.0.0 · 4.2.0.0 · 4.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mini-remote-control-server || rpm -q mini-remote-control-server || mini-remote-control-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mini-remote-control-server sudo apt install mini-remote-control-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold mini-remote-control-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mini-remote-control-server sudo dnf downgrade mini-remote-control-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mini-remote-control-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Dameware Mini Remote Control 4.0 - Username Stack Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Exploit-DB: DameWare Mini Remote Control 4.0 < 4.9 - Client Agent Remote Overflow

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-2842?

mini remote control server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2842 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2842 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-2842 affect?

CVE-2005-2842 affects mini remote control server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in dwrcs.exe in DameWare Mini Remote Control before 4.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2842?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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