CVE-2016-2345: Stack-based buffer overflow in dwrcs.exe in the dwmrcs daemon in SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control 12.0

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-2345?

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

Q: Is CVE-2016-2345 being exploited?

CVE-2016-2345 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-2016-2345 affect?

CVE-2016-2345 affects mini remote control. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in dwrcs.exe in the dwmrcs daemon in SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control 12.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-2345?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2016-2345 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting mini remote control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in dwrcs.exe in the dwmrcs daemon in SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control 12.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	51.5% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2016-03-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: dameware

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-03-17 23:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dameware mini remote control DOWNGRADE

Affected: 12.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mini-remote-control sudo apt install mini-remote-control=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0> sudo apt-mark hold mini-remote-control

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

dnf --showduplicates list mini-remote-control sudo dnf downgrade mini-remote-control-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mini-remote-control

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 Remote Controller < 12.0.0.520 - Remote Code Execution

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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-2016-2345?

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

Is CVE-2016-2345 being exploited?

CVE-2016-2345 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-2016-2345 affect?

CVE-2016-2345 affects mini remote control. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in dwrcs.exe in the dwmrcs daemon in SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control 12.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string.

How urgent is CVE-2016-2345?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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