CVE-2012-0189 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted HTML documents exploiting ActiveX control vulnerabilities in IBM SPSS SamplePower.

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-2012-0189?

CVE-2012-0189 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jan 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

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the (1) PrintFile and (2) SaveDoc methods in the VsVIEW6 ActiveX control in VsVIEW6.ocx in IBM SPSS SamplePower 3.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0189?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Spss Samplepower.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0189?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0189 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2012-0189 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0189 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v5pq-4f68-4jx2.

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