title: Serv-U Remote Memory Escape Vulnerability
description: Microsoft discovered a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the SolarWinds Serv-U product utilizing a Remote Memory Escape Vulnerability. If exploited, a threat actor may be able to gain privileged access to the machine hosting Serv-U Only. SolarWinds Serv-U Managed File Transfer and Serv-U Secure FTP for Windows before 15.2.3 HF2 are affected by this vulnerability.
problem types:  Memory Escape Vulnerability in Solarwinds Serv-U
affected:
{
platforms: Windows
product: Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server and Serv-U Secured FTP
vendor: SolarWinds
versions:
lessThan: 15.2.3 HF1, status: affected, version: SolarWinds Serv-U, versionType: custom
}
metrics:
cvssV3_1: [
attackComplexity: HIGH
attackVector: NETWORK
availabilityImpact: HIGH
baseScore: 9
baseSeverity: CRITICAL
confidentialityImpact: HIGH
integrityImpact: HIGH
privilegesRequired: NONE
scope: CHANGED
userInteraction: NONE
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
version: 3.1
]
solutions: SolarWinds has released a hotfix 15.2.3 HF2 It is suggested to upgrade to the latest hotfix as soon as possible
workarounds: SolarWinds advises to disconnect Serv-U Server from internet until patched.