Remote Code Execution (RCE) Vulnerabilities are a headache for companies to manage. In Smarttech we see it every day in companies of all sizes. Not just the standard operating systems but also third party applications and hardware devices.

Some of the most common and dangerous vulnerabilities affecting companies are remote code execution. These vulnerabilities can allow an attacker execute malicious code and takeover  an affected system. The attacker will have all the same  privileges as the user running of the affected system. With RCE vulnerabilities the hacker will attempt to navigate their way around the network and elevate their privileges.

There is a variety of custom built kits called arbitrary code execution kits available on the dark net that will allow hackers to easily exploit these vulnerabilities. When these vulnerabilities are exploited they will allow the hacker to run machine code and inject and execute shellcode – thereby having the ability to run arbitrary commands within the network.

The best way to protect a business from this very serious RCE vulnerability is to ensure there is a solid patching strategy in place and fixing these issues will help to stop the attackers gaining access.

Major vendors like Microsoft release security patches addressing RCE vulnerabilities in its monthly Patch Tuesday release.

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