CVE-2012-0198 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in an ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to open a malicious file.
- 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-2012-0198?
CVE-2012-0198 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Mar 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the RunAndUploadFile method in the Isig.isigCtl.1 ActiveX control in IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express for Software Distribution 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to an Asset Information file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0198?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express for Software Distribution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0198?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0198 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-2012-0198 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-0198 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-56fg-wq4g-g6jp.