CVE-2012-0150 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted media file, affecting Windows Vista, Server 2008, and 7.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-0150?
CVE-2012-0150 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7, published on 14 Feb 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in msvcrt.dll in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted media file, aka "Msvcrt.dll Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0150?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0150?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0150 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-0150 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0150 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-qjm6-qmv8-v7pg.